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bus

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“bus” means “bus” in Spanish (public transport vehicle).

bus

Also: coach
NounmA1
Caribbean (e.g., Cuba, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic)MexicoArgentina, Uruguay, Chile
A large, brightly colored yellow and red passenger bus depicted in a simple storybook illustration style.

📝 In Action

Tengo que tomar el bus para ir al trabajo.

A1

I have to take the bus to go to work.

¿Sabes dónde está la parada de bus más cercana?

A2

Do you know where the nearest bus stop is?

El bus de las diez se retrasó por el tráfico.

B1

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

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "bus" in Spanish:

bus→coach→

✏️ 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'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
autobús(bus) — Noun
autocar(coach/tour bus) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

This word is a modern borrowing, shortened from the Spanish word 'autobús'. 'Autobús' itself comes from the French word 'autobus', which was created by combining 'auto' (meaning self-propelled) and the Latin word 'omnibus' (meaning 'for everyone' or 'for all'), reflecting its purpose as public transport.

First recorded: Early 20th century (as a shortened form)

Cognates (Related words)

French: busEnglish: bus

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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).