Spanish Phrase
¿Cuál es la próxima parada?
Meaning
Literally, 'Which is the next stop?' It is the standard way to ask a driver, conductor, or fellow passenger what the upcoming stop on a public‑transport route is.
When to use
Use this question while you are on a bus, tram, subway, or train and you need to confirm the next station before getting off. It works in both formal and informal contexts, though adding a polite preface like 'Disculpe' is common in many countries.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Cuáleslapróximaparada?
¿Cuál?
Interrogative pronoun used to ask 'which' or 'what' when the answer is a specific item from a known set.
es (ser)
Third‑person singular of the verb 'ser', used for identification or definition, not for temporary states.
la (definite article)
Feminine singular article that must agree with the noun it modifies.
próxima (adjective)
Adjective meaning 'next' or 'upcoming'; it agrees in gender and number with 'parada' (feminine singular).
parada (noun)
A stop on a bus, tram, or subway line; also used for a brief pause in a journey.
🗨In Conversation
Disculpe, ¿cuál es la próxima parada?
Excuse me, what is the next stop?
La próxima parada es 'Plaza Mayor'.
The next stop is 'Plaza Mayor'.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Qué es la próxima parada?
Use 'cuál' for a specific choice among known options; 'qué' asks for a definition.
¿Cuál está la próxima parada?
The verb 'estar' describes temporary states, not identification. Use 'ser' here.
¿Cuál es el próxima parada?
The noun 'parada' is feminine, so the article must be 'la'.
↔Alternatives
¿Cuál es la siguiente parada?
What is the following stop?
¿Qué parada sigue?
Which stop comes next?
¿Dónde nos vamos a bajar?
Where are we going to get off?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking cities it is customary to say 'Disculpe' or 'Perdón' before the question, especially when speaking to a driver or a stranger. On long‑distance trains the word 'estación' (station) is more common than 'parada', so you might hear '¿Cuál es la próxima estación?'.