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"Bus stop" in Spanish: parada de autobús
la parada de autobús
A bus stop is la parada de autobús. It is feminine. Locals often say just la parada.
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How to pronounce parada de autobús
Say it
pah-RAH-dah deh ow-toh-BOOS
/pa.ˈɾa.ða ˈðe au.to.ˈβus/
pah-RAH-dah deh ow-toh-BOOS. Stress RAH and BOOS.
"Bus stop" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la parada de autobús | bus stop Full phrase. | Full phrase. |
| la parada | the stop Short when clear. | Short when clear. |
| en la parada | at the bus stop Waiting spot. | Waiting spot. |
| próxima parada | next stop On the bus. | On the bus. |
How to use parada de autobús in real life
- 1Directions
¿Dónde está la parada de autobús?
Where is the bus stop?
Street ask.
- 2Waiting
Espero en la parada.
I'm waiting at the bus stop.
Status text.
- 3Ride
La próxima parada es el museo.
The next stop is the museum.
Driver or screen.
Mistakes English speakers make with parada de autobús
Incorrect: El parada de autobús.
Correct: La parada de autobús.
Parada is feminine: la parada.
Incorrect: Estoy en el bus stop.
Correct: Estoy en la parada.
Use parada, not English bus stop.
Good to know
Parada de autobús is the full name. Signs often just say Parada. Autobús and bus both appear.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Catching a city bus
ChatPal
La parada de autobús está allá.
The bus stop is over there.
You
¿Esta parada va al centro?
Does this stop go downtown?
ChatPal
Sí, línea doce.
Yes, line twelve.
You
Bien. Tengo monedas.
Good. I have coins.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bus stop" in Spanish
Gender of parada?
Feminine: la parada de autobús.
Short form?
People often say la parada.
Next stop?
La próxima parada.
Pronounce parada?
pah-RAH-dah, stress on RAH.
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