Portuguese · Travel & Getting Around
"Bus stop" in Portuguese: ponto de ônibus
o ponto de ônibus
Note: PT-PT: a paragem de autocarro
Bus stop in Brazilian Portuguese is o ponto de ônibus. Meet someone no ponto de ônibus or ask Onde fica o próximo ponto de ônibus?
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How to pronounce ponto de ônibus
Say it
PON-too jee OH-nee-boos
/ˈpõ.tu ˈde ˈo.ni.bus/
PON-too jee OH-nee-boos. Ônibus stresses OH.
"Bus stop" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o ponto de ônibus | the bus stop Brazilian standard. | Brazilian standard. |
| no ponto de ônibus | at the bus stop Location. | Location. |
| próximo ponto | next stop Short form on the bus. | Short form on the bus. |
| ponto final | last stop / terminus End of the line. | End of the line. |
How to use ponto de ônibus in real life
- 1Meeting a friend
Te espero no ponto de ônibus em frente à padaria.
I’ll wait for you at the bus stop in front of the bakery.
Clear landmark.
- 2Asking a local
O ponto de ônibus da linha 107 fica nesta rua?
Is the bus stop for line 107 on this street?
Line number.
- 3Rain delay
Ficamos quinze minutos no ponto de ônibus sem cobertura.
We spent fifteen minutes at the bus stop with no shelter.
Weather complaint.
Mistakes English speakers make with ponto de ônibus
Incorrect: A paragem de autocarro (falando BR).
Correct: O ponto de ônibus.
Paragem de autocarro is European Portuguese; Brazil says ponto de ônibus.
Incorrect: O bus stop fica ali.
Correct: O ponto de ônibus fica ali.
Use the Portuguese phrase.
Good to know
Brazilians shorten it to o ponto when the bus context is obvious. European Portuguese prefers a paragem de autocarro—fine in Portugal, odd in São Paulo speech. Apps still show ponto on Brazilian maps.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Catching a city bus together
ChatPal
O ponto de ônibus desta linha é depois do semáforo?
Is this line’s bus stop after the traffic light?
You
Sim — aquele ponto de ônibus com o banco quebrado.
Yes — that bus stop with the broken bench.
ChatPal
Vamos andando. Não quero perder o ponto.
Let’s walk. I don’t want to miss the stop.
You
Beleza. O app diz três minutos.
Okay. The app says three minutes.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bus stop" in Portuguese
Full phrase?
O ponto de ônibus.
Portugal difference?
PT-PT: a paragem de autocarro.
Can I say just ponto?
Yes, when buses are already the topic.
At the bus stop?
No ponto de ônibus.
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