motocicleta

motorcycle?a two-wheeled vehicle with an engine

Also:motorbike?common in British English

moh-toh-see-kleh-tah

/motosiˈkleta/

neutral

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Mi tío viaja por todo el país en su motocicleta.

My uncle travels across the whole country on his motorcycle.

Es obligatorio llevar casco cuando vas en motocicleta.

It's mandatory to wear a helmet when you go on a motorcycle.

Prefiero la motocicleta al coche porque es más rápida en el tráfico.

I prefer the motorcycle over the car because it's faster in traffic.

This word is feminine because it ends in 'a'. You should always use 'la' or 'una' with it.

Mistake: “el moto”

Correction: la moto

In casual conversation, almost everyone says 'la moto' instead of 'la motocicleta'. Use the full word for formal documents or news reports.

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If you want to shorten 'la motocicleta', what should you call it?

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motociclista(motorcyclist) - Noun

motocross(motocross) - Noun

Is it 'el' or 'la' motocicleta?

It is 'la motocicleta' (feminine). Most words ending in 'a' in Spanish are feminine.

What is the difference between 'moto' and 'motocicleta'?

'Motocicleta' is the full, formal name, while 'moto' is the common, shortened version used in daily speech. They mean exactly the same thing.