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Portuguese Phrase

É aqui a parada certa?

/e aˈki a paˈɾadɐ ˈseɾtɐ/
Meaning"Is this the right stop?"
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Meaning

Literally, “Is this the right stop?” It is used when you want to confirm that you are at the correct bus, tram or subway stop. The speaker is usually a traveler or a commuter who is unsure of the location.

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When to use

Use this phrase at a bus stop, train station, or any transit point when you need to verify that you are about to board the right vehicle. It works equally well when asking a driver, a fellow passenger, or a local passerby.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Éaquiaparadacerta?

1

Ser (É)

The verb *ser* is used for permanent characteristics and identity; here it links the subject (the stop) with its description.

2

Adverb of place (aqui)

*Aqui* means ‘here’ and is placed after the verb when forming a statement or question.

3

Definite article (a)

The article *a* agrees in gender and number with the noun *parada* (feminine singular).

4

Adjective agreement (certa)

*Certa* must match the gender (feminine) and number (singular) of *parada*.

5

Question formation

Portuguese questions often keep the declarative word order; intonation or a question mark signals the interrogative.

🗨In Conversation

A

É aqui a parada certa?

Is this the right stop?

Sim, é a parada para a linha 101.

Yes, it’s the stop for line 101.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • É aqui a parada certo?

    The adjective must agree with the feminine noun *parada*, so use *certa*.

  • É a aqui parada certa?

    Placing *aqui* after the article (*a aqui*) is incorrect; the correct order is *É aqui a parada…*.

  • É aqui a parada certa

    In spoken Portuguese the intonation makes it a question, but in writing you need the question mark.

↔Alternatives

  • Esta é a parada certa?

    Is this the correct stop?

  • É esta a parada certa?

    Is this the right stop?

  • É aqui a estação correta?

    Is this the correct station?

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Cultural Tip

In Brazil, people often shorten the question to *É aqui a parada?* or simply *Parada certa?* when speaking informally. Remember that *parada* refers to a bus or tram stop, while *estação* is used for train or metro stations. Using the correct noun shows you understand the local transit terminology.