Portuguese Phrase
A esteira é do voo BA249.
Meaning
The sentence tells a listener that the moving walkway (or luggage conveyor) belongs to or is assigned to flight BA249. It is a factual statement used in an airport context.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to point out which belt or conveyor is designated for a particular flight, for example when helping a passenger locate their luggage or when confirming gate information with airport staff.
✦Grammar Breakdown
AesteiraédovooBA249
Definite article (A)
The feminine singular article 'A' matches the noun 'esteira', which is feminine.
Verb ser (é)
Use 'ser' for permanent identification; here it links the conveyor belt to a specific flight.
Contraction (do)
The preposition 'de' + masculine article 'o' contracts to 'do', because 'voo' is masculine.
Flight code (BA249)
Flight numbers are treated as proper nouns and are not declined.
🗨In Conversation
A esteira é do voo BA249?
Is the conveyor belt for flight BA249?
Sim, a esteira é do voo BA249.
Yes, the conveyor belt is for flight BA249.
✕Common Mistakes
A esteira é da voo BA249.
Use 'do' because 'voo' is masculine; 'da' would be for a feminine noun.
A esteira é a do voo BA249.
Avoid adding an extra article after 'é'; the correct structure is 'é do'.
A esteira é do voo British Airways 249.
Do not translate the flight code; keep 'BA249' as is.
↔Alternatives
A esteira pertence ao voo BA249.
The conveyor belt belongs to flight BA249.
Essa esteira é do voo BA249.
This conveyor belt is for flight BA249.
A esteira está associada ao voo BA249.
The conveyor belt is associated with flight BA249.
Cultural Tip
In Brazilian airports the moving walkway is called 'esteira rolante' and passengers often ask staff which 'esteira' is linked to their flight. Flight numbers are always written with the airline code (e.g., BA for British Airways) followed by three digits, and they are pronounced digit by digit.