Means of transport in Spanish
- Medios de transporte en español
Means of transport are fundamental in our daily lives. In this article we will look at the vocabulary relating to transport in Spanish, the verbs we can use to refer to them and the prepositions that accompany these verbs.
Let's begin!
Bicicleta -
Bicycle
Moto -
Motorcycle
Coche -
Car
Taxi -
Taxi
Camioneta -
Van
Camión -
Camion
Autobus -
Bus
Tren -
Train
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Parada del autobús -
Bus stop
Autobús escolar -
School bus
Estación de tren -
Train station
Taquilla / boletería -
Ticket office
Horario -
Schedule
Plataforma / Andén -
Platform
Locomotora -
Locomotive
Tren de alta velocidad -
High-speed train
Verbs and prespositions related to transportation
After seeing the different means of transportation that exist, let's look at the verbs and prepositions that we use to refer to them.
Ir
Voy a trabajar en autobus o en metro pero nunca voy en coche.
I go to work by bus or subway but I never go by car.
Viajar
Cuando voy de vacaciones, prefiero viajar en tren y no en avión.
When I go on vacation, I prefer to travel by train and not by plane.
Cojer
¡Debo cojer un taxi o llegaré tarde!
I have to take a taxi or I'll be late!
Subir / Bajar
En la hora pico es difícil subir o bajar del autobus.
During rush hour it is difficult to get on or off the bus.
Manejar
Me cansa mucho manejar por eso voy caminando.
I get very tired driving so I walk.
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