Portuguese Phrase
Puxa o cordão para a próxima parada.
Meaning
The sentence tells a passenger to pull the cord (or strap) in order to signal that they want to get off at the next stop. It’s commonly heard on buses, trams, or trains in Brazil.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are a driver, conductor, or a fellow passenger reminding someone to pull the stop‑request cord before the vehicle reaches the upcoming station.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Puxaocordãoparaapróximaparada
Imperative Mood (Puxa)
‘Puxa’ is the affirmative imperative form of the verb ‘puxar’ (to pull) for the second person singular (tu). In Brazil, the informal ‘você’ form ‘puxe’ is also common.
Definite Article (o, a)
‘o’ and ‘a’ are the masculine and feminine singular definite articles, matching the gender of ‘cordão’ (masc.) and ‘parada’ (fem.).
Preposition ‘para’ + noun phrase
‘para’ introduces the goal or destination: ‘para a próxima parada’ = ‘to the next stop’.
Adjective Agreement (próxima)
‘próxima’ agrees in gender and number with ‘parada’, which is feminine singular.
🗨In Conversation
Puxa o cordão para a próxima parada.
Pull the cord for the next stop.
Já puxei, obrigado!
I already pulled it, thanks!
✕Common Mistakes
Puxar o cordão para a próxima parada.
‘Puxar’ is the infinitive; you need the imperative form ‘puxa’ (or ‘puxe’) for a command.
Puxa o cordão para o próximo parada.
‘Próximo’ is masculine; the noun ‘parada’ is feminine, so it must be ‘próxima’.
Puxa o puxador para a próxima parada.
In some regions the word ‘puxador’ is used; ‘cordão’ is still correct but avoid mixing the two in the same sentence.
↔Alternatives
Puxe o cordão para a próxima parada.
Pull the cord for the next stop.
Acione o puxador para a próxima parada.
Activate the pull‑handle for the next stop.
Segure o cordão até a próxima parada.
Hold the cord until the next stop.
Cultural Tip
In many Brazilian cities, the stop‑request cord is a red rope or strap hanging from the ceiling of a bus. Pulling it signals the driver to stop at the next designated station. In some regions the cord is replaced by a button, but the phrase remains the same. Remember that using the informal ‘puxa’ is typical among drivers and conductors; with passengers you might hear the more polite ‘puxe’.