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How do you say welcome to Lisbon in Portuguese?

There are a few ways to say "Welcome to Lisbon" in Portuguese, depending on the formality and context:

Formal:

* Bem-vindo(a) a Lisboa: This is the most formal and literal translation, meaning "Welcome to Lisbon". You would use this for a formal occasion or when addressing someone you don't know well.

Informal:

* Seja bem-vindo(a) a Lisboa: This is a slightly more polite way of saying "Welcome to Lisbon", still appropriate for most situations.

* Bem-vindo(a) a Lisboa! This is the most common and informal way of saying "Welcome to Lisbon!". You would use this with friends, family, or people you know well.

Note:

* "Bem-vindo" is used for male singular, "Bem-vinda" is used for female singular, and "Bem-vindos/Bem-vindas" is used for plural.

You can also add a phrase like "é um prazer recebê-lo(a)" which means "It's a pleasure to welcome you".

Here are some examples:

* "Bem-vindo a Lisboa, é um prazer recebê-lo." (Welcome to Lisbon, it's a pleasure to welcome you.)

* "Seja bem-vinda a Lisboa, divirta-se!" (Welcome to Lisbon, have fun!)

* "Bem-vindos a Lisboa, espero que gostem da cidade!" (Welcome to Lisbon, I hope you enjoy the city!)

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