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Portuguese Phrase

Porfa, para en la próxima estación.

/ˈpoɾ.fa paˈɾa en la ˈpɾok.si.ma es.taˈθjon/
Meaning"Please, stop at the next station."
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Meaning

A polite but informal request asking the driver or conductor to stop the vehicle at the next station. The word 'porfa' softens the request, making it sound friendly.

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When to use

Use this phrase when you are on a bus, tram, or metro and need to tell the driver to let you off at the following stop. It is appropriate with people you know or in casual settings; in formal contexts you would say 'por favor'.

✦Grammar Breakdown

Porfa,paraenlapróximaestación.

1

Porfa

Colloquial contraction of 'por favor', used in informal spoken Spanish.

2

para (imperative)

Imperative form of the verb 'parar' (to stop). In this context it means 'stop'.

3

en

Preposition meaning 'at' or 'in', used here to indicate location.

4

la

Definite article that agrees in gender and number with 'estación'.

5

próxima

Adjective meaning 'next', placed before the noun and agrees in gender and number.

6

estación

Noun meaning 'station' (train, bus, metro).

🗨In Conversation

A

Porfa, para en la próxima estación.

Please, stop at the next station.

Claro, te bajo en la parada.

Sure, I’ll let you off at the stop.

B

✕Common Mistakes

  • Porfa, para la próxima estación.

    Missing the preposition ‘en’; ‘para la próxima estación’ sounds like ‘for the next station’ instead of ‘stop at…’

  • Porfa, para en la próxima estación.

    In formal contexts it’s better to use ‘por favor’ to avoid sounding too casual.

  • Porfa, para en el próximo estación.

    The adjective must agree in gender: ‘próxima estación’, not ‘próximo estación’.

↔Alternatives

  • Por favor, bájame en la siguiente parada.

    Please, drop me off at the next stop.

  • ¿Podrías detenerte en la próxima estación?

    Could you stop at the next station?

  • Déjame en la próxima estación, porfa.

    Leave me at the next station, please.

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Cultural Tip

‘Porfa’ is widely used among friends, family, or when you want to sound relaxed. In a formal setting—like speaking to a taxi driver you don’t know—use the full ‘por favor’. Also, note that in many Spanish‑speaking countries the word for ‘stop’ on a bus is ‘bajar’, so you’ll hear ‘bájame en…’ frequently.