tren
“tren” means “train” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
train
Also: railway
📝 In Action
El tren llega a la estación a las cinco.
A1The train arrives at the station at five.
Prefiero viajar en tren porque es más relajante.
A2I prefer to travel by train because it's more relaxing.
Perdimos el último tren de la noche.
A2We missed the last train of the night.
pace
Also: rate, lifestyle
📝 In Action
Lleva un tren de vida que no se puede permitir.
B2He leads a lifestyle that he can't afford.
Es difícil mantener este tren de trabajo sin descansar.
B2It's difficult to maintain this work pace without resting.
gear
Also: undercarriage, powertrain
📝 In Action
El piloto se olvidó de bajar el tren de aterrizaje.
C1The pilot forgot to lower the landing gear.
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Words that translate to "tren" in Spanish:
gear→lifestyle→pace→powertrain→railway→rate→train→undercarriage→🗣️ Practice in a Tongue Twister
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Quick Quiz: tren
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'tren' to talk about a lifestyle?
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📚 Etymology▼
This word is a modern traveler! It comes from the English word 'train', which itself came from the Old French 'trahiner', meaning 'to pull' or 'to drag'. Spanish borrowed the word in the 19th century when railways were first built in Spain.
First recorded: 19th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'tren' and 'ferrocarril'?
Great question! They are very similar. 'Tren' usually refers to the vehicle itself—the engine and the cars. 'Ferrocarril' can also mean the vehicle, but it more often refers to the entire railway system, including the tracks and stations. In everyday conversation, people almost always say 'tren'.