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vehículos

/beh-EE-koo-los/

vehicles

A row of simple transportation vehicles: a red car, a blue bus, and a yellow bicycle, all moving along a road in a sunny landscape.

Vehículos meaning vehicles used as means of transport.

vehículos(Noun)

mA1

vehicles

?

means of transport

,

cars

?

general transport

Also:

means of transport

?

formal synonym

📝 In Action

Todos los **vehículos** tienen que pagar el peaje para pasar.

A1

All **vehicles** have to pay the toll to pass.

Necesitamos más **vehículos** eléctricos en la ciudad para reducir la contaminación.

A2

We need more electric **vehicles** in the city to reduce pollution.

El aparcamiento está lleno de **vehículos** grandes.

A1

The parking lot is full of large **vehicles**.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • carros (cars (common in Latin America))
  • autos (cars)
  • transportes (transportation)

Common Collocations

  • vehículos nuevos – new vehicles
  • vehículos de emergencia – emergency vehicles

💡 Grammar Points

Plural Form

This word is the plural form of the masculine noun 'vehículo' (vehicle). It is always used with masculine articles (los, unos).

The Silent H

Remember that the letter 'h' is silent in Spanish, so you pronounce the word starting with the 'v' sound: 'veh-EE-ku-los'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Gender Error

Mistake: "Las vehículos"

Correction: Los vehículos. Since 'vehículo' is a masculine noun, its plural form must use the masculine article 'los'.

⭐ Usage Tips

General Term

'Vehículos' is a very broad term that covers everything from bicycles and motorcycles to trucks and trains. It's safe to use in almost any context.

A large, colorful paintbrush dipping into a palette of bright paints, positioned next to a canvas displaying a simple, expressive sun.

Vehículos meaning a means or medium for expression, such as art.

vehículos(Noun)

mB2

vehicles

?

means or medium for expression

,

channels

?

communication

Also:

avenues

?

means to achieve a goal

📝 In Action

Los medios de comunicación son **vehículos** poderosos para la influencia política.

B2

The media are powerful **vehicles** for political influence.

Consideramos que los libros son **vehículos** excelentes para transmitir conocimiento.

C1

We consider books to be excellent **vehicles** for transmitting knowledge.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • medios (means, media)
  • instrumentos (instruments)

Common Collocations

  • vehículos de propaganda – vehicles of propaganda

⭐ Usage Tips

Formal Context

Use this meaning when discussing abstract concepts like communication, art, or disease spread. It sounds much more formal than simply saying 'ways' or 'methods'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: vehículos

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'vehículos' in its figurative, non-transportation meaning?

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Word Family

vehículo(vehicle (singular)) - noun
vehicular(vehicular (related to vehicles/traffic)) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

¿Es 'vehículos' una palabra masculina o femenina?

Es una palabra masculina. Por eso, usamos 'los vehículos' (the vehicles) y no 'las vehículos'.

How do I pronounce the 'h' in 'vehículos'?

The 'h' is silent, just like in most Spanish words. You should pronounce it as if the word started with the 'e': 'veh-EE-ku-los'.