Portuguese · Travel & Getting Around
"Which bus goes to…?" in Portuguese: Qual ônibus vai para…?
Qual ônibus vai para…?
Note: PT-PT: Que autocarro vai para…?
Which bus goes to…? in Portuguese is Qual ônibus vai para…? Fill the blank with a neighborhood, station, or landmark. European Portuguese often says Que autocarro vai para…?
Bus stop board
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How to pronounce Qual ônibus vai para…?
Say it
kwahl OH-nee-boos vah PAH-rah
/ˈquaw ˈo.ni.bus ˈvaj ˈpa.ɾa/
kwahl OH-nee-boos vah PAH-rah
"Which bus goes to…?" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| Qual ônibus vai para…? | Which bus goes to…? Default transit ask. | Default transit ask. |
| Qual ônibus vai para o centro? | Which bus goes downtown? Filled example. | Filled example. |
| Esse ônibus vai para…? | Does this bus go to…? Pointing at a bus. | Pointing at a bus. |
| autocarro | bus (PT-PT) European note word. | European note word. |
How to use Qual ônibus vai para…? in real life
- 1Bus stop board
Qual ônibus vai para a rodoviária?
Which bus goes to the bus station?
Full phrase.
- 2Tourist with a map
Com licença—qual ônibus vai para Copacabana?
Excuse me—which bus goes to Copacabana?
Neighborhood.
- 3Night return
Qual ônibus vai para o aeroporto agora?
Which bus goes to the airport now?
Adds agora.
Mistakes English speakers make with Qual ônibus vai para…?
Incorrect: Que autocarro vai para…? (as BR)
Correct: Qual ônibus vai para…?
Autocarro is European Portuguese.
Incorrect: Qual bus vai para…?
Correct: Qual ônibus vai para…?
Ônibus, not English bus.
Good to know
City buses in Brazil are often named by number and destination on the windshield. Showing a map while asking Qual ônibus vai para…? helps when accents clash.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Asking at a busy stop
ChatPal
Qual ônibus vai para o mercado?
Which bus goes to the market?
You
Não sei—vou perguntar. Qual ônibus vai para o mercado?
I don't know—I'll ask. Which bus goes to the market?
ChatPal
A moça apontou o 107.
The woman pointed to the 107.
You
Ótimo, vamos nele.
Great, let's take that one.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Which bus goes to…?" in Portuguese
PT-PT?
Que autocarro vai para…?
This bus?
Esse ônibus vai para…?
Subway?
Qual metrô / linha vai para…?
Pronunciation tip?
Ônibus stresses OH; the ô is closed.
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