railroad station

[ˈreɪlroʊd ˈsteɪʃən]
nounpl: railroad stations
estação de trem
1. A facility where trains stop to pick up and drop off passengers or cargo; a railway terminus or depot
The railroad station was crowded with commuters waiting for the morning train.
A estação de trem estava lotada de passageiros aguardando o trem da manhã.
2. A building or complex that serves as a terminal point for railroad lines
Grand Central is one of the most famous railroad stations in the world.
Grand Central é uma das estações de trem mais famosas do mundo.
In Brazil, railroad stations have historical significance, with iconic stations like Central do Brasil in Rio de Janeiro and Estação da Luz in São Paulo being important cultural landmarks. In the USA, railroad stations were crucial infrastructure during the 19th and early 20th centuries; Grand Central Terminal in New York remains an iconic symbol of American rail transport and architectural heritage.
NYC Slang
the station
Synonyms / Sinônimos
train stationrailway stationdepotterminal

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estação de trem
most common and standard usage
General Brazilian
estação ferroviária
more formal or technical alternative
Rio de Janeiro
estação de trem
standard usage; refers to stations like Central do Brasil
São Paulo
estação de trem
standard usage; refers to CPTM and EMTU stations
Portugal
estação de caminhos de ferro
more formal Portuguese European usage
Portugal
estação ferroviária
common European Portuguese alternative

Related Words

platformticketconductorlocomotivepassengerschedule

Related Idioms & Phrases

waiting at the station
miss the train at the station
a hub of activity like a railroad station
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