A que horas sai o próximo?
What time does the next one leave?
Language note: Verb “sair” = to leave/depart. Trains “saem” and “chegam.”
Culture note: If there’s a delay, you may hear “Está atrasado” (it’s delayed) on announcements.
Context: You ask the complete natural question about the next train’s departure time.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
A
[ah]
at (what time)
Part of the fixed question “A que horas…?” meaning “At what time…?”
A que horas sai o próximo Intercidades para Lisboa?
What time does the next Intercidades to Lisbon leave?
que
[keh]
what
Interrogative word used in “a que horas” = “what time”.
A que horas sai o próximo, sabe dizer?
What time does the next one leave, can you tell me?
horas
[OH-rash]
hours / time
“horas” here refers to the time on the clock.
A que horas sai o próximo da Estação de Campanhã?
What time does the next one leave from Campanhã Station?
sai
[sigh]
leaves / departs
“sai” is used for schedules (a train departs).
A que horas sai o próximo comboio para Lisboa?
What time does the next train to Lisbon leave?
o
[oo]
the
Masculine singular definite article; refers to a specific next service.
A que horas sai o próximo? O bilhete já está comprado.
What time does the next one leave? The ticket is already bought.
próximo
[PROH-shee-moo]
next
Adjective meaning “next” (next train/service).
A que horas sai o próximo Intercidades?
What time does the next Intercidades leave?
Phrase Parts
A que horas
At what time
Sets up a time question; usually followed by the verb.
A que horas começa?
What time does it start?
sai
does it leave
Verb 'sair' in the present; used for schedules.
O comboio sai cedo.
The train leaves early.
o próximo?
the next one?
Refers to the next train/service in the schedule.
O próximo é às dez.
The next one is at ten.
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