A large, brightly colored yellow and red passenger bus depicted in a simple storybook illustration style.

bus

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nounmA1

bus?public transport vehicle

Also:coach?long-distance bus

📝 In Action

Tengo que tomar el bus para ir al trabajo.

I have to take the bus to go to work.

¿Sabes dónde está la parada de bus más cercana?

Do you know where the nearest bus stop is?

El bus de las diez se retrasó por el tráfico.

The ten o'clock bus was delayed because of traffic.

Word Connections

Synonyms

autobús (bus)
micro (city bus (Chile, Bolivia))
colectivo (bus (Argentina, Chile))

Common Collocations

parada de bus – bus stop
tomar el bus – to take the bus
línea de bus – bus route

💡 Grammar Points

Gender and Articles

Since 'bus' is a masculine noun, always use the masculine articles: 'el bus' (the bus) or 'un bus' (a bus).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing 'bus' and 'autobús'

Mistake: "Using 'autobús' in very casual, quick speech when 'bus' or 'micro' might sound more natural."

Correction: 'Bus' is a very common, snappy abbreviation for 'autobús' in many regions, especially Spain and Central America.

⭐ Usage Tips

Travel Prepositions

To say you travel by bus, use 'en': 'Voy en bus.' (I go by bus.)

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: bus

Question 1 of 1

If you are in Buenos Aires and need to catch public transport, which word might you hear instead of 'bus'?

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Word Family

autobús(bus) - noun

autocar(coach/tour bus) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'bus' the same as 'autobús'?

'Bus' is simply the short, casual way of saying 'autobús'. They refer to the exact same vehicle. Think of 'bus' as the friendly nickname for the longer, more formal word.

How do I say 'bus driver'?

You can say 'el conductor del bus' (the driver of the bus) or, more commonly, 'el chófer' (the driver).