Portuguese Phrase
O trem expresso também vale.
Meaning
The sentence states that the express train is also considered valid or acceptable, often in a comparison of transportation options or ticket validity.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to point out that the express train is an equally good or permissible choice, for example when discussing travel plans, ticket rules, or comparing different train services.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Otremexpressotambémvale
Definite article (O)
‘O’ is the masculine singular definite article, used before masculine nouns like ‘trem’.
Noun (trem)
‘trem’ means ‘train’; it is masculine, so it takes the article ‘o’.
Adjective (expresso)
‘expresso’ works as an adjective meaning ‘express’; it agrees in gender and number with ‘trem’.
Adverb (também)
‘também’ means ‘also/too’ and is placed before the verb it modifies.
Verb (vale)
‘vale’ is the third‑person singular present of ‘valer’, used here in the sense ‘to count, to be valid, to be worth’.
🗨In Conversation
Preciso chegar rápido à cidade, mas o ônibus está lotado.
I need to get to the city quickly, but the bus is full.
O trem expresso também vale.
The express train also works.
✕Common Mistakes
O trem expresso também vale o.
Learners often use ‘valer’ with a direct object (e.g., ‘vale o bilhete’) when the intended meaning is ‘to be valid’. In this sentence the verb stands alone, so keep it as ‘vale’.
O trem expresso vale também.
Placing ‘também’ after the verb changes the emphasis; keep it before the verb for the natural order.
O trem espresso também vale.
Do not confuse the adjective ‘expresso’ (express) with the noun ‘expresso’ (espresso coffee).
↔Alternatives
O trem expresso também é válido.
The express train is also valid.
O trem expresso também serve.
The express train also serves (as an option).
O trem expresso também funciona.
The express train also works.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, ‘trem’ can also be used colloquially to mean ‘thing’ (e.g., ‘que trem!’). When talking about transportation, be aware that ‘expresso’ refers to a faster, limited‑stop service, similar to a commuter or intercity train. The verb ‘valer’ in this context is common in informal speech to indicate that something is acceptable or counts, but in formal writing you might prefer ‘é válido’.