Spanish Phrase
¿Este bus va al aeropuerto?
Meaning
The speaker is asking whether the particular bus they are looking at or about to board goes to the airport. It’s a polite, neutral‑register question used in everyday travel situations.
When to use
Use this sentence at a bus stop, in a travel terminal, or when you’re unsure about a bus route and need to confirm if it will take you to the airport.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Estebusvaalaeropuerto?
Este (demonstrative adjective)
Matches the gender and number of the noun it modifies; here 'bus' is masculine singular, so 'este' is used.
bus (noun)
A masculine noun meaning 'bus' or 'coach'. In many regions 'autobús' is preferred in formal contexts.
va (present of ir)
Third‑person singular of the verb 'ir' (to go). Used here to ask about the route of the bus.
al = a + el
The preposition 'a' (to) contracts with the masculine singular article 'el' to form 'al'.
aeropuerto (noun)
Masculine singular noun meaning 'airport'.
🗨In Conversation
¿Este bus va al aeropuerto?
Does this bus go to the airport?
Sí, sale cada 30 minutos y llega en 45 minutos.
Yes, it departs every 30 minutes and arrives in 45 minutes.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Esta bus va al aeropuerto?
‘Bus’ is masculine, so the correct demonstrative is ‘este’, not ‘esta’.
¿Este bus va a el aeropuerto?
The preposition ‘a’ contracts with the article ‘el’ to form ‘al’.
¿Este bus va al aeropuertos?
‘Aeropuerto’ is singular here; the plural would change the meaning.
↔Alternatives
¿Este autobús va al aeropuerto?
Does this bus go to the airport?
¿Este bus llega al aeropuerto?
Does this bus arrive at the airport?
¿Este bus me lleva al aeropuerto?
Will this bus take me to the airport?
Cultural Tip
In most Spanish‑speaking countries 'bus' is widely understood, but 'autobús' is the standard term in formal writing and in many Latin American countries. Also, remember that the contraction 'al' is mandatory; saying 'a el aeropuerto' is considered incorrect.