railway station

[ˈreɪlweɪ ˈsteɪʃən]
nounfemininepl: railway stations
estação de trem
1. A facility where passenger trains stop to pick up and drop off passengers, or where freight is loaded and unloaded
The railway station is located in the city center.
A estação de trem fica localizada no centro da cidade.
2. A building or complex containing platforms, waiting rooms, and ticket offices for train services
We met at the railway station before boarding the train.
Nos encontramos na estação de trem antes de embarcar.
In Brazil, railway stations (estações de trem) are important urban landmarks and transit hubs, particularly in major cities like Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. While less dominant than bus systems, trains remain significant for commuting and long-distance travel. The term 'estação ferroviária' is often used in official or formal contexts, while 'estação de trem' is the everyday colloquial term.
NYC Slang
the station; the rails
Synonyms / Sinônimos
train stationrailway depotrail terminalstation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estação de trem
Most common and formal term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
estação de trem
Standard usage; sometimes shortened to 'estação'
São Paulo
estação de trem
Formal usage; also 'estação ferroviária' in official contexts
Portugal
estação de comboio
Portuguese uses 'comboio' instead of 'trem' for trains

Related Words

platformticket officelocomotivepassenger traindepottransit hub

Related Idioms & Phrases

miss the train at the railway station
arrive at the railway station
depart from the railway station
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