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camionero

kah-myoh-NEH-roh/kamjoˈneɾo/

“camionero” means “truck driver” in Spanish (a person who drives a large vehicle for transporting goods).

truck driver

Also: trucker
NounmA2
General
A friendly person sitting behind the steering wheel of a large truck cab, looking through the windshield at the road ahead.

📝 In Action

Mi tío es camionero y maneja por toda España.

A1

My uncle is a truck driver and drives all over Spain.

El camionero se detuvo en un área de servicio para descansar.

A2

The truck driver stopped at a rest area to sleep.

Muchos camioneros prefieren conducir durante la noche para evitar el tráfico.

B1

Many truckers prefer to drive during the night to avoid traffic.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • transportista (hauler / carrier)
  • conductor (driver)

Common Collocations

  • camionero de larga distancia – long-haul truck driver
  • sindicato de camioneros – truckers' union
  • ruta de camioneros – trucking route

Idioms & Expressions

  • comer como un camionero – to eat a very large amount of food

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "camionero" in Spanish:

truck driver→trucker→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: camionero

Question 1 of 3

Which of these is the correct way to say 'I am a truck driver'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
camión(truck) — Noun
camioneta(pickup truck / van) — Noun
camionada(truckload) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
dinerocompañeroviajero
📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the Spanish word 'camión' (truck), which comes from the French 'camion'. The suffix '-ero' was added to denote the person performing the trade.

First recorded: Early 20th century (coinciding with the invention of motor vehicles)

Cognates (Related words)

French: camionneur

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does 'camionero' refer to bus drivers too?

No. A bus driver is usually called a 'conductor de autobús' or 'chofer'. 'Camionero' is specifically for freight trucks.

Is 'camionero' considered a rude word?

Not at all. It is the standard, neutral term for the profession.

What's the difference between a 'camionero' and a 'transportista'?

A 'camionero' is the person driving the truck. A 'transportista' is a more formal term for a person or business involved in the transportation industry, though they are often used interchangeably.