transporte
/trans-POR-te/
transport
El transporte como medio de mover personas o cosas (transport).
transporte(noun)
transport
?The system or means of moving people/things
,transportation
?The overall industry or service
public transit
?Specifically referring to buses, trains, etc.
📝 In Action
¿Qué transporte usamos para ir al aeropuerto?
A1What transport should we use to go to the airport?
El transporte público en esta ciudad es excelente.
A2Public transportation in this city is excellent.
Siempre viajo en mi propio transporte.
A2I always travel in my own transport (vehicle).
💡 Grammar Points
Always Masculine
Remember that 'transporte' is always a masculine noun, so you must use 'el transporte' or 'un transporte'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using the Wrong Article
Mistake: "La transporte es caro."
Correction: El transporte es caro. (Since 'transporte' is masculine, use 'el'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Asking for Directions
Use '¿Cómo llego?' (How do I get there?) followed by 'en transporte público' to ask about using the system.
El transporte de mercancías (shipping).
transporte(noun)
shipping
?Commercial movement of goods
,conveyance
?The act of moving items
freight
?The goods being transported (less common)
📝 In Action
El coste del transporte de la mercancía subió este año.
B1The cost of shipping the merchandise went up this year.
La compañía se especializa en transporte terrestre.
B2The company specializes in ground conveyance (shipping).
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal Context
This meaning is often used in formal reports, contracts, and business discussions related to logistics.
El transporte como un estado de intenso gozo o emoción (rapture).
📝 In Action
El público estalló en un transporte de admiración al final de la obra.
C1The audience erupted in a transport of admiration at the end of the play.
⭐ Usage Tips
Literary Use
This figurative sense is often found in older literature or poetry, meaning the emotion 'carries' the person away.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: transporte
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'transporte' in its most common, A1-level meaning?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'transporte' masculine or feminine?
It is always masculine. You must use 'el transporte' or 'un transporte' when referring to it.
How is 'transporte' different from 'transportación'?
'Transporte' is more common and usually refers to the system, the vehicle, or the act itself (e.g., 'public transport'). 'Transportación' is less common, especially in Spain, and often refers to the broad concept or industry of moving things, similar to the abstract English word 'transportation'.