vagón

bah-GOHN/baˈɣon/

“vagón” means “carriage” in Spanish (passenger train car).

carriage, car

Also: wagon

NounmA2

Spain & Argentina

A colorful passenger train car with windows and wheels sitting on a track.

📝 In Action

El último vagón del metro siempre va más vacío.

The last car of the subway is always emptier.

Engancharon tres vagones de carga a la locomotora.

They attached three freight cars to the locomotive.

No hay aire acondicionado en este vagón.

There is no air conditioning in this carriage.

Word Connections

Synonyms

coche (car (used for passenger trains in some regions))
remolque (trailer/tow-along)

Antonyms

locomotora (locomotive (the engine that pulls the cars))

Common Collocations

vagón de cola – the last car / bringing up the rear
vagón de carga – freight car
vagón restaurante – dining car

Idioms & Expressions

ser el vagón de cola – to be the last or least important person in a group

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: vagón

Question 1 of 2

What happens to the accent mark when 'vagón' becomes plural?

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👥 Word Family▼

vagoneta(small trolley or mining cart) — Noun

vagonada(carload / wagonload) — Noun

🎵 Rhymes▼

camióncanciónavión

📚 Etymology▼

Borrowed from the English word 'wagon', likely arriving in Spanish via the French word 'wagon' during the expansion of the railways in the 19th century.

First recorded: 19th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: wagonFrench: wagonGerman: Wagon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use 'vagón' to describe a car I drive on the street?

No. For a personal vehicle, use 'coche', 'auto', or 'carro'. 'Vagón' is strictly for trains or large industrial wagons.

Is 'vagón' masculine or feminine?

It is masculine: 'el vagón' or 'un vagón'.