Portuguese · Travel & Getting Around
"Tourist" in Portuguese: turista
o/a turista
Tourist in Portuguese is o turista or a turista. The noun looks the same; only the article changes.
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How to pronounce turista
Say it
too-REES-tah
/ˈo/
too-REES-tah
"Tourist" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o/a turista | tourist Default. | Default. |
| turismo | tourism Related noun. | Related noun. |
| ponto turístico | tourist attraction Sightseeing. | Sightseeing. |
| turista perdido | lost tourist Common scene. | Common scene. |
How to use turista in real life
- 1Map help
Um turista pediu o caminho para o museu.
A tourist asked the way to the museum.
Masculine article.
- 2Self
Sou turista — aceita cartão?
I’m a tourist — do you take cards?
Self-ID.
- 3Crowd
A praça estava cheia de turistas hoje.
The square was full of tourists today.
Plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with turista
Incorrect: Uma turisto chegou.
Correct: Uma turista chegou. / Um turista chegou.
Form is turista; change the article for gender.
Incorrect: Sou tourist aqui.
Correct: Sou turista aqui.
Use turista.
Good to know
Turista is gender-neutral in form. Brazilians may also say viajante for traveler with a less touristy vibe. Pontos turísticos are the postcard landmarks.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
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ChatPal
Você é turista também?
Are you a tourist too?
You
Sou turista sim. Primeira vez aqui.
Yes, I’m a tourist. First time here.
ChatPal
Ótimo. Os turistas adoram esse mirante.
Great. Tourists love this viewpoint.
You
Obrigada pela dica!
Thanks for the tip!
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FAQ
Common questions about "Tourist" in Portuguese
Gender?
O turista / a turista — same noun form.
Tourism?
O turismo.
Attraction?
Ponto turístico.
Plural?
Os/as turistas.
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