jeep

yeep/ʝip/

“jeep” means “jeep” in Spanish (the vehicle brand or style).

jeep

Also: 4x4, SUV

NounmA1

Colombia

A bright green off-road jeep with large tires parked on a simple dirt path.

📝 In Action

Necesitamos un jeep para subir esa montaña.

We need a jeep to go up that mountain.

El jeep de mi tío es de color rojo.

My uncle's jeep is red.

En las zonas rurales, el jeep es el transporte principal.

In rural areas, the jeep is the main form of transport.

Word Connections

Synonyms

todoterreno (off-road vehicle)
camioneta (truck/SUV)

Antonyms

turismo (standard passenger car)

Common Collocations

manejar un jeep – to drive a jeep
un jeep de segunda mano – a second-hand jeep

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "jeep" in Spanish:

4x4→jeep→suv→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: jeep

Question 1 of 1

Which article should you use with 'jeep'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼

jeepear(to go off-roading in a jeep) — Verb

jeepero(a person who loves or drives jeeps) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

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📚 Etymology▼

Borrowed directly from the English brand name 'Jeep.' The name likely came from the military abbreviation 'GP' (General Purpose) or the character 'Eugene the Jeep' from the Popeye cartoons.

First recorded: 20th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: jeepItalian: jeep

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'jeep' a formal word?

It is a neutral word. You can use it in professional settings, though 'vehículo todoterreno' is more descriptive and formal.

How do you make 'jeep' plural?

Simply add an 's' to the end: 'los jeeps'.