Portuguese · Travel & Getting Around
"Bridge" in Portuguese: ponte
a ponte
Bridge in Portuguese is a ponte. Cross with atravessar a ponte or passar pela ponte. City names often include Ponte in landmarks.
Directions
Depois da ponte, vire à esquerda na primeira rua.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce ponte
Say it
PON-chee
/ˈpõ.tʃi/
PON-chee. Soft t before e.
"Bridge" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a ponte | bridge Default. | Default. |
| atravessar a ponte | to cross the bridge Motion. | Motion. |
| ponte rolante | drawbridge / movable bridge Specialized. | Specialized. |
| em cima da ponte | on the bridge Location. | Location. |
| ponte aérea | air bridge / shuttle flights Figurative travel term. | Figurative travel term. |
How to use ponte in real life
- 1Directions
Depois da ponte, vire à esquerda na primeira rua.
After the bridge, turn left at the first street.
Depois da ponte.
- 2Traffic
A ponte está congestionada neste horário.
The bridge is jammed at this hour.
Commute talk.
- 3Photo stop
Vamos tirar uma foto no meio da ponte.
Let's take a photo in the middle of the bridge.
Tourist moment.
Mistakes English speakers make with ponte
Incorrect: O ponte.
Correct: A ponte.
Ponte is feminine.
Incorrect: Passamos o bridge.
Correct: Passamos a ponte.
Use ponte, not English bridge.
Good to know
Many Brazilian cities are defined by a signature ponte over a river or bay. Drivers talk about a ponte the way others talk about a tunnel—as a daily bottleneck or a scenic shortcut.
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Navigating evening traffic
ChatPal
A gente cruza a ponte agora ou espera?
Do we cross the bridge now or wait?
You
Agora. A ponte fica pior depois das sete.
Now. The bridge gets worse after seven.
ChatPal
Ok. Tem pedágio nessa ponte?
Okay. Is there a toll on this bridge?
You
Tem. Pago a ponte no cartão.
Yes. I'll pay the bridge on the card.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bridge" in Portuguese
Masculine or feminine?
Feminine: a ponte.
How do I say cross the bridge?
Atravessar a ponte / passar pela ponte.
On the bridge?
Na ponte / em cima da ponte.
What is ponte aérea?
Often means a busy air shuttle route between cities.
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