Spanish Phrase
¿Puedes parar en la próxima?
Meaning
The speaker is asking the driver (or whoever is in control of a vehicle) if they can stop at the next stop. It is a polite request that assumes the next stop is understood by both parties.
When to use
Use this phrase on buses, taxis, rideshares, or any shared transport when you need to get off at the upcoming stop. It works in most Spanish‑speaking countries, especially in Latin America where ‘parar’ is the common verb for ‘to stop.’
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Puedespararenlapróxima?
Poder (present)
‘Puedes’ is the second‑person singular present of poder, used to ask permission or ability.
Infinitive after poder
When poder is followed by another verb, that verb stays in the infinitive (parar).
Preposition en + article
‘en la’ combines the preposition en (at, in) with the definite article la to refer to a specific place.
Adjective used as a noun
‘próxima’ is an adjective that, in this context, stands for ‘próxima parada’ (the next stop).
Question marks
Spanish uses an opening (¿) and closing (?) question mark for every interrogative sentence.
🗨In Conversation
¿Puedes parar en la próxima?
Can you stop at the next one?
Claro, llegamos en dos minutos.
Sure, we’ll be there in two minutes.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Puede parar en la próxima?
‘Puede’ is third‑person singular; use ‘puedes’ when speaking directly to the driver.
¿Puedes detener en la próxima?
In Spain, ‘detenerse’ is more common; ‘parar’ sounds more natural in Latin America.
¿Puedes parar en el próximo?
The noun ‘parada’ is feminine, so the adjective must agree: ‘próxima’, not ‘próximo’.
↔Alternatives
¿Podrías detenerte en la siguiente parada?
Could you stop at the next stop?
¿Me dejas bajar en la próxima?
Will you let me get off at the next stop?
¿Puedes parar en la siguiente?
Can you stop at the next one?
Cultural Tip
In many Latin American countries ‘parar’ is preferred over ‘detenerse’ when talking about a vehicle stopping. Adding ‘por favor’ before the request (¿Puedes parar en la próxima, por favor?) makes it even more courteous. In Spain, you’ll also hear ‘bajar en la siguiente parada’ as a common way to express the same idea.