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"Luggage" in Portuguese: bagagem
a bagagem
Luggage in Portuguese is a bagagem. At airports you will hear despachar a bagagem for check-in. A single suitcase is often a mala.
Airport counter
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How to pronounce bagagem
Say it
bah-GAH-zheng
/ba.ˈɡa.ʒẽ/
bah-GAH-zheng. Soft gem; nasal agem.
"Luggage" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a bagagem | luggage / baggage Collective travel bags. | Collective travel bags. |
| despachar a bagagem | to check luggage Airport counter. | Airport counter. |
| bagagem de mão | carry-on luggage Cabin bags. | Cabin bags. |
| excesso de bagagem | excess baggage Fee talk. | Fee talk. |
How to use bagagem in real life
- 1Airport counter
Onde eu despacho a bagagem neste voo?
Where do I check luggage for this flight?
Despachar a bagagem is standard.
- 2Weight worry
Minha bagagem passou do limite.
My luggage went over the limit.
Bagagem as a mass noun.
- 3Carousel
A bagagem ainda não apareceu na esteira.
The luggage still hasn't shown up on the belt.
Common arrival stress.
Mistakes English speakers make with bagagem
Incorrect: O bagagem está pesado.
Correct: A bagagem está pesada.
Bagagem is feminine.
Incorrect: Cadê meu luggage?
Correct: Cadê minha bagagem?
Use bagagem.
Good to know
Brazilians switch between bagagem (the load) and mala (one suitcase). Domestic flights can be strict on excess fees, so weight talk starts early.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At the check-in desk
ChatPal
Sua bagagem tem quantos quilos?
How many kilos is your luggage?
You
Acho que a bagagem tem vinte e um.
I think the luggage is twenty-one.
ChatPal
Ok. Vamos colocar a bagagem na balança.
Okay. Let's put the luggage on the scale.
You
Pronto. A bagagem passou?
Done. Did the luggage pass?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Luggage" in Portuguese
Luggage?
A bagagem.
One suitcase?
Often a mala.
Check bags?
Despachar a bagagem.
Carry-on?
Bagagem de mão.
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