How to say “I’ll get off on this floor” in Portuguese

Introduction

Learning how to say I will get off on this floor in Brazilian Portuguese helps you feel confident on buses, metros, elevators, and long-distance buses. This article teaches beginner-friendly phrases, vocabulary, short dialogues, and common replies so you can communicate clearly when traveling or commuting in Brazil.

Key Phrase: How to say I will get off on this floor

The simplest and most direct way to tell someone you will get off on a specific floor is to use the phrase Vou descer neste andar. This is appropriate in elevators, buses that stop by floors, or when asking the driver or a fellow passenger to let you know when your stop arrives.

Breakdown of the phrase

Vou — I will (from the verb ir in the first person singular for simple future)

descer — to go down; to get off (used for exiting a vehicle or leaving a higher level)

neste — in this (combines em + este; used for something near the speaker)

andar — floor; level in a building

Alternative ways to say the same thing

Native speakers use variations depending on context. Here are practical alternatives for buses, metros, and elevators.

Vou descer aqui — I will get off here. Useful on buses, metros, or trams when you point to the stop.

Vou descer no próximo ponto — I will get off at the next stop. Good on buses or trams between stops.

Vou descer no terceiro andar — I will get off on the third floor. Use when you know the exact numbered floor.

Me avisa quando for o meu andar? — Will you let me know when it’s my floor? Polite request to a driver or a friend in an elevator.

Useful vocabulary for floors, getting on/off, and transport

andar — floor, level

subir — to go up

descer — to go down, to get off

parada — stop (bus stop)

ponto — stop, point (bus stop)

próximo — next

entrada — entrance

saída — exit

elevador — elevator

escada rolante — escalator

Beginner-friendly examples in context

Below are short, realistic sentences you might hear or use during everyday travel.

Vou descer neste andar — I will get off on this floor. (elevator or building)

Vou descer aqui, por favor — I will get off here, please. (bus or taxi)

Você pode me avisar quando chegarmos no quinto andar? — Can you tell me when we reach the fifth floor?

O próximo ponto é o meu. Vou descer no próximo — The next stop is mine. I will get off at the next one.

Eu vou descer na próxima estação — I will get off at the next station. (metro or train)

Short dialogues for real situations

Elevator scenario

— Olá, vou descer neste andar
— Tudo bem, eu aperto o botão

(Hi, I will get off on this floor
Okay, I’ll press the button)

Bus scenario

— Desculpa, este é o ponto da Rua Central?
— Sim. Você vai descer aqui?
— Sim, vou descer aqui, por favor.

(Excuse me, is this the Central Street stop?
Yes. Are you getting off here?
Yes, I’ll get off here, please.)

Train/metro scenario

— Você pode me avisar quando for a Estação Paulista?
— Claro. Eu te aviso quando chegar.

(Can you let me know when it is Paulista Station?
Sure. I’ll tell you when we arrive.)

Polite ways to ask for help

Beginner learners often need to ask others to tell them when to get off. Use these polite expressions.

Desculpa, você pode me avisar quando chegarmos? — Excuse me, can you tell me when we arrive?

Por favor, me lembra de descer no próximo ponto? — Please, remind me to get off at the next stop?

Você pode apertar o botão do sexto andar? — Can you press the button for the sixth floor?

Common replies you might hear

Claro, eu aviso — Sure, I’ll tell you.

Fica tranquilo, eu vou avisar — Don’t worry, I’ll let you know.

Já já você desce — You’ll get off soon. Informal reassurance.

Tips for beginners to sound natural

Use devoiced future Vou + verb: Brazilian Portuguese commonly uses Vou + infinitive for near future, which is easier than conjugating future tense. So say Vou descer rather than Descerei.

Use neste for something close: when you are pointing at the floor or standing at the door say neste (in this one). For a stop on a bus say neste ponto or aqui when stopping immediately.

Be polite: add Por favor or Desculpa when interrupting someone on public transport.

Pronunciation tip: descer sounds like deh-SER, with stress on the second syllable. And andar sounds like ahn-DAR.

Common beginner mistakes and how to avoid them

Mixing andar and piso: Both mean floor, but andar is more common in everyday speech. Use andar in elevators and building contexts. Piso is fine for technical or construction contexts.

Using subir instead of descer: Subir means to go up. If you say Vou subir neste andar you tell people you will go up to that floor. For exiting use descer.

Forgetting articles: Brazilians often omit the article in short phrases. Both Vou descer no terceiro andar and Vou descer no terceiro piso work, but keep it simple with Vou descer no terceiro andar.

Practical scenarios and sample lines

Hotel elevator when leaving a guest with luggage

Desculpa, eu vou descer neste andar. Pode me ajudar com as malas? — Excuse me, I will get off on this floor. Can you help me with the bags?

On a long-distance bus

O próximo ponto é a minha parada. Vou descer no próximo — The next stop is my stop. I will get off at the next one.

At a shopping mall escalator

Vou descer no térreo — I will get off at the ground floor. Térreo means ground level/floor.

Quick reference list: Short phrases to memorize

Vou descer neste andar — I will get off on this floor

Vou descer aqui, por favor — I will get off here, please

Vou descer no próximo ponto — I will get off at the next stop

Me avisa quando for o meu andar? — Will you let me know when it’s my floor?

Já vou descer — I’m getting off soon

How to practice these phrases safely

Role-play short dialogues with a language partner or record yourself saying the phrases aloud. Practicing in real settings can be done during low-stress travel: start by pointing and saying Vou descer aqui on local buses. Listening to announcements in metros helps you recognize station names and phrasing.

Extra vocabulary for related situations

térreo — ground floor

subsolo — basement

meio-fio — curb (useful when asking where to get off)

bilhete — ticket

motorista — driver

Putting it all together: a realistic travel mini-scene

Você entra no ônibus com uma mala e não tem certeza da sua parada. Você se aproxima do motorista e diz: Desculpa, este ônibus passa pela Rua das Flores? O motorista responde que sim. Você então fala: Vou descer na Rua das Flores. Me avisa quando chegar, por favor? Um passageiro educado responde: Claro, eu te aviso. Quando o ônibus se aproxima, o passageiro pega seu ombro e diz: É aqui, você desce. Você responde: Obrigada e desce.

Conclusion

Mastering how to say I will get off on this floor in Brazilian Portuguese centers on the phrase Vou descer neste andar and useful variations like Vou descer aqui and Vou descer no próximo ponto. Use polite requests, learn key transport vocabulary, and practice short dialogues to gain confidence when traveling, riding elevators, or commuting in Brazil.