⮚ Literal translation of the names of the Lisbon Metro (Underground) stations. Just for fun.
➤ Linha Azul – Blue Line
– Reboleira – Vasco Rebolo's Place
– Amadora Este – Amateur's East
– Alfornelos – Bread Baker
– Pontinha – Little Point
– Carnide – Pile of Stones
– Colégio Militar / Luz – Military College / Light
– Alto dos Moinhos – Hill of the Windmills
– Laranjeiras – Orange Trees
– Jardim Zoológico – Zoological Garden
– Praça de Espanha – Spain Square
– São Sebastião – Saint Sebastian
– Parque – Park
– Marquês de Pombal – Marquis of Dovecote
– Avenida – Avenue
– Restauradores – Restorers
– Baixa-Chiado – Downtown and Mr Squeaked
– Terreiro do Paço – Palace Ground
– Santa Apolónia – Saint Apollonia
➤ Linha Amarela – Yellow Line
– Odivelas – Whirlpool River
– Senhor Roubado – Stolen Lord
– Ameixoeira – Plum Tree Grove
– Lumiar – Place of Light
– Quinta das Conchas – Shells Estate
– Campo Grande – Large Field
– Cidade Universitária – University City
– Entre Campos – Between Fields
– Campo Pequeno – Small Field
– Saldanha – Narrow Passage
– Picoas – Stinging Ladies
– Marquês de Pombal – Marquis of Dovecote
– Rato – Mouse
➤ Linha Verde – Green Line
– Telheiras – Tile Ovens
– Campo Grande – Large Field
– Alvalade – Flatland
– Roma – Rome
– Areeiro – Sand Pit
– Alameda – Tree-Lined Avenue
– Arroios – Streams
– Anjos – Angels
– Intendente – Intendant of Police
– Martim Moniz – Martin of the Hill
– Rossio – Open Square
– Baixa-Chiado – Downtown and Mr Squeaked
– Cais do Sodré – Quay of the Southern Meadow
➤ Linha Vermelha – Red Line
– Aeroporto – Airport
– Encarnação – Incarnation
– Moscavide – Sowings
– Oriente – East
– Cabo Ruivo – Redhead Cape
– Olivais – Olive Groves
– Chelas – Small Plains
– Bela Vista – Beautiful View
– Olaias – Judas Trees
– Alameda – Tree-Lined Avenue
– Saldanha – Narrow Passage
– São Sebastião – Saint Sebastian
➤ Novas estações da Linha Verde, em obras – New stations on the Green Line, under construction:
– Santos – Saints
– Estrela – Star
➤ Futuras estações da Linha Vermelha – Future stations of the Red Line:
– Amoreiras – Mulberry Trees
– Campo de Ourique – Hip Field
– Infante Santo – Holy Prince
– Alcântara – Bridge
