Spanish Phrase
El planificador te indica los transbordos.
Meaning
The planner tells you where you have to make transfers. It is usually said about a digital trip planner or a printed schedule that points out the required changes of line or vehicle.
When to use
Use this sentence when you are helping someone understand a route, especially in public‑transport contexts such as buses, metros, or trains. It works well after a question like “¿Cómo llego?” or when you are explaining a journey plan.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Elplanificadorteindicalostransbordos
Definite article + noun
"El" is the masculine singular definite article that agrees with "planificador".
Indirect object pronoun
"te" is the second‑person singular indirect object pronoun and is placed before the conjugated verb.
Present indicative of indicar
"indica" is the third‑person singular present indicative of the verb "indicar" (to indicate, to tell).
Direct object with article
"los transbordos" is the direct object; the plural masculine article "los" matches "transbordos".
🗨In Conversation
¿Cómo sé a qué parada debo bajar para cambiar de línea?
How do I know which stop I have to get off to change lines?
El planificador te indica los transbordos.
The planner tells you where the transfers are.
✕Common Mistakes
El planificador indica te los transbordos.
The indirect object pronoun must precede the verb, not follow it.
El planificador te indica transbordos.
Omitting the article makes the phrase sound less specific; use "los transbordos".
El planificador te indica los transbordos a ti.
The pronoun "te" already conveys the indirect object; adding "a ti" is redundant.
↔Alternatives
El planificador te muestra los transbordos.
The planner shows you the transfers.
El planificador te señala los cambios de línea.
The planner points out the line changes.
El planificador indica dónde tienes que hacer transbordos.
The planner indicates where you have to make transfers.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking cities, public transport routes often require several transfers, and apps like Moovit or Google Maps are commonly called "el planificador". When speaking to strangers, keep the tone neutral; if you’re with friends you can shorten it to "El planificador te dice los transbordos" for a more informal feel.