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5 Spanish Transport Words Every Beginner Should Know

Learn 5 useful Spanish transport words with visual examples. Study each word, read a simple explanation and example sentence, then test yourself with the quick quiz.

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car in Spanish — coche
01

coche

car
Meaning

Un coche es un vehículo con cuatro ruedas que las personas conducen.

A car is a vehicle with four wheels that people drive.

Example

Veo un coche en la carretera.

I see a car on the road.

bus in Spanish — autobús
02

autobús

bus
Meaning

Un autobús es un vehículo grande que lleva a muchas personas.

A bus is a large vehicle that carries many people.

Example

El autobús está llegando a la parada.

The bus is coming to the stop.

train in Spanish — tren
03

tren

train
Meaning

Un tren es un vehículo largo que corre sobre rieles y lleva personas.

A train is a long vehicle that runs on tracks and carries people.

Example

El tren va a la ciudad.

The train is going to the city.

taxi in Spanish — taxi
04

taxi

taxi
Meaning

Un taxi es un coche que lleva a las personas a donde quieren ir por dinero.

A taxi is a car that takes people where they want to go for money.

Example

Tomaré un taxi al aeropuerto.

I will take a taxi to the airport.

bicycle in Spanish — bicicleta
05

bicicleta

bicycle
Meaning

Una bicicleta es un vehículo de dos ruedas que montas pedaleando.

A bicycle is a two-wheeled vehicle that you ride by pedaling.

Example

Monto mi bicicleta en el parque.

I ride my bicycle in the park.

Quick quiz

Try to answer before opening each response.

What is the Spanish word for “car”?

✓ coche

What is the Spanish word for “bus”?

✓ autobús

What is the Spanish word for “train”?

✓ tren

What is the Spanish word for “taxi”?

✓ taxi

What is the Spanish word for “bicycle”?

✓ bicicleta

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