Italian Phrase
È questa la fermata giusta?
Meaning
Literally ‘Is this the right stop?’, the sentence is used to confirm whether the current bus or tram stop is the one you need to get off at. It carries a neutral tone and can be used with strangers or transport staff.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are on a public‑transport vehicle and you are unsure whether the upcoming stop is the one you should alight at. It works for buses, trams, metros, and even for train stations in smaller towns.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Èquestalafermatagiusta?
È (essere)
Third‑person singular of the verb *essere* used for identification; in questions it often appears before the subject.
questa (demonstrative adjective)
Feminine singular form of *questo*; it must agree with the noun it modifies (fermata).
la (definite article)
Feminine singular definite article that precedes a specific noun.
fermata (noun)
A feminine noun meaning ‘stop’ (as in a bus or tram stop).
giusta (adjective)
Feminine singular of *giusto*; it must match the gender and number of *fermata*.
Yes/No question inversion
Italian yes/no questions often invert the verb and subject (*È questa…?*) rather than using intonation alone.
🗨In Conversation
Scusi, è questa la fermata giusta per il centro storico?
Excuse me, is this the right stop for the historic centre?
Sì, è la fermata giusta. Scenda qui e poi prenda la via Roma.
Yes, it’s the right stop. Get off here and then take Via Roma.
✕Common Mistakes
È questo la fermata giusta?
Use *questa* because *fermata* is feminine; *questo* is masculine.
È questa la fermata giusto?
The adjective must agree in gender – *giusta* for a feminine noun.
Questa è fermata giusta?
The definite article *la* is required before *fermata*.
↔Alternatives
Questa è la fermata giusta?
Is this the right stop?
Siamo alla fermata giusta?
Are we at the right stop?
È la fermata giusta?
Is it the right stop?
Cultural Tip
In Italy it’s polite to start the request with *Scusi* or *Mi scusi* before the question. Bus stops are usually marked with a sign that includes the route number; checking the sign first can save you from having to ask. In the north, people may also say *È questa la fermata corretta?* – a slightly more formal alternative.