bicicleta

bee-see-KLEH-tah/bi.siˈkle.ta/

“bicicleta” means “bicycle” (two-wheeled vehicle).

bicycle, bike

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MexicoColombia, Ecuador

A simple, colorful storybook illustration of a bright red bicycle with two wheels and handlebars, parked on a patch of green grass.

📝 In Action

Compré una bicicleta nueva para ir al trabajo.

I bought a new bicycle to go to work.

¿Sabes montar en bicicleta?

Do you know how to ride a bike?

La pista de bicicletas está muy concurrida los fines de semana.

The bike path is very busy on weekends.

Word Connections

Synonyms

bici (bike (informal))
cicla (bike (regional, Colombia/Ecuador))

Common Collocations

montar en bicicleta – to ride a bike
carril de bicicleta – bike lane
bicicleta de montaña – mountain bike

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "bicicleta" in Spanish:

bicycle→bike→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: bicicleta

Question 1 of 2

Which phrase correctly asks 'Do you know how to ride a bike'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼

bicicletero(bike rack/cyclist (masculine)) — Noun

ciclismo(cycling (sport)) — Noun

ciclista(cyclist (person)) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

etamaleta

📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the French 'bicyclette,' which was created by combining the Latin prefix 'bi-' meaning 'two,' and the Greek word 'kyklos' meaning 'wheel' or 'circle.' It literally means 'two-wheeler.'

First recorded: Mid-19th century (coinciding with the invention of the modern pedal-driven bicycle)

Cognates (Related words)

English: bicyclePortuguese: bicicletaItalian: bicicletta

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'bici' a real word, or just slang?

'Bici' is universally accepted and used in Spanish as the casual, shortened form of 'bicicleta.' It is not considered slang, but rather an informal standard abbreviation.

How do I talk about different types of bikes?

You can combine 'bicicleta' with adjectives, just like in English. For example, 'bicicleta de montaña' (mountain bike) or 'bicicleta eléctrica' (electric bike).