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autobuses

ow-toh-BOO-sehs/autoˈβuses/

“autobuses” means “buses” in Spanish (public transportation vehicles).

buses

Also: coaches
NounmA1
MexicoArgentinaCaribbean & Canary IslandsChile
A bright yellow bus driving along a city street with several windows and large wheels.

📝 In Action

Los autobuses pasan cada diez minutos.

A1

The buses pass by every ten minutes.

Hay muchos autobuses en la estación central.

A1

There are many buses at the central station.

Los autobuses turísticos recorren toda la ciudad.

A2

The tourist buses go all around the city.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • buses (buses (shortened form))
  • autocares (long-distance coaches)

Common Collocations

  • estación de autobuses – bus station
  • parada de autobuses – bus stop
  • línea de autobuses – bus line/route

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "autobuses" in Spanish:

buses→coaches→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: autobuses

Question 1 of 2

Which of these is the correct way to write the plural of 'autobús'?

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👥 Word Family▼
autobús(bus (singular)) — Noun
bus(bus (short version)) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

A combination of 'auto' (from 'automóvil', meaning self-moving) and the plural of 'ómnibus' (from Latin meaning 'for all').

First recorded: Early 20th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: autobusesFrench: autobus

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'autobuses' masculine or feminine?

It is masculine. You should always say 'los autobuses'.

Why do some people say 'guaguas' instead?

Spanish is rich in regional variety! 'Guagua' is the preferred word in places like Cuba, the Dominican Republic, and the Canary Islands.