Spanish Phrase
Prepárate para bajarte en la próxima parada.
Meaning
A direct command telling someone to get ready to disembark at the next stop. It combines a reflexive imperative with an infinitive purpose clause, typical in travel contexts.
When to use
Use this phrase on buses, metros, trams, or any public transport when the driver or a fellow passenger alerts you that the upcoming stop is where you need to get off. It’s informal, so it’s best suited for friends, family, or peers.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Prepárateparabajarteenlapróximaparada
Imperative reflexive (Prepárate)
‘Prepárate’ is the affirmative tú imperative of ‘prepararse’, formed by dropping the -s of the present tú form (preparas) and adding the reflexive pronoun –te.
Purpose preposition (para)
‘Para’ introduces an infinitive to express purpose: ‘to get ready for …’.
Infinitive with reflexive pronoun (bajarte)
‘Bajarte’ combines the infinitive ‘bajar’ (to get off) with the reflexive pronoun –te, indicating the action is performed on oneself.
Adjective agreement (próxima)
‘Próxima’ agrees in gender and number with the noun ‘parada’ (feminine singular).
Definite article (la)
The article ‘la’ matches the feminine noun ‘parada’.
🗨In Conversation
¡Prepárate para bajarte en la próxima parada!
Get ready to get off at the next stop!
¡Gracias! Ya tengo mi bolso a mano.
Thanks! I already have my bag ready.
✕Common Mistakes
Prepárate para bajarse en la próxima parada.
The reflexive pronoun belongs to the infinitive, not the imperative. The correct form is ‘bajarte’ after ‘para’.
Bájate en la próxima parada.
‘Bájate’ is a separate imperative meaning ‘step down’, not the intended ‘get ready to get off’. Use the full construction with ‘para’.
en el próximo parada.
‘Parada’ is feminine, so the adjective must be ‘próxima’, not ‘próximo’.
↔Alternatives
Prepárate para bajar en la siguiente parada.
Get ready to get off at the next stop.
Alístate para descender en la próxima parada.
Prepare yourself to descend at the next stop.
Ten cuidado, la próxima parada es la tuya.
Be careful, the next stop is yours.
Cultural Tip
In most Spanish‑speaking countries, transport announcements use the verb ‘bajar’ (or ‘descender’) rather than ‘salir’. The phrase ‘próxima parada’ is the standard way to refer to the upcoming stop. When speaking to strangers or in a formal setting, you might use the usted form: ‘Prepárese para bajarse…’. Also, keep your belongings close; it’s common for pickpockets to target passengers who are distracted while preparing to alight.