How to Say ‘Does the next one leave?’ in Portuguese
Sai o próximo?
💬 Usage Tip: More natural full question: “A que horas sai o próximo?” or “Quando é que sai o próximo?”
🇵🇹 In Portugal: At stations, “o próximo” usually means the next departure on that route/service, not necessarily the next train overall.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Sai
[sigh]
leaves / departs
3rd person singular of “sair” (to leave/depart); used for departure times.
Sai o próximo Intercidades daqui a 10 minutos.
The next Intercidades leaves in 10 minutes.
o
[oo]
the
Definite article (masculine singular) referring to something specific (e.g., the next train).
Sai o próximo comboio da linha 3?
Does the next train leave from platform 3?
próximo
[PROH-shee-moo]
next
Adjective meaning “next”; agrees with masculine singular noun implied (e.g., “comboio”).
Sai o próximo às 09:00 ou às 10:00?
Does the next one leave at 09:00 or at 10:00?
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