Spanish Transportation Phrases
Master 6 essential Spanish phrases for transportation with translations, context, and usage examples
Understanding Spanish transportation Phrases
Navigate public transportation in Spanish-speaking cities. Learn phrases for buses, metro, taxis, trains, and ride-sharing with vocabulary for tickets, schedules, and directions.
When to Use These Phrases
Transportation systems vary greatly by city. Learn local terms - "metro" in some cities, "subte" in Buenos Aires, "colectivo" for bus in Argentina. Have small bills/coins ready as drivers often can't make change.
Learning Tips for transportation Phrases
- Learn: parada (stop), estación (station), boleto/billete (ticket), tarjeta (card)
- Practice asking: "¿Cuánto cuesta?" (How much?), "¿Cada cuánto pasa?" (How often does it come?)
- Know transportation types: autobús/bus, metro/subte, tren, taxi, Uber
- Understand schedules: horario (schedule), frecuencia (frequency), última salida (last departure)
Essential transportation Phrases
Start with these commonly used expressions for transportation situations
Complete List of transportation Phrases
Frequently Asked Questions About Spanish transportation Phrases
How do you take a taxi in Spanish?
Hail: "¡Taxi!" Request: "Lléveme a..." (Take me to...). Ask price: "¿Cuánto cuesta hasta...?" (How much to...?). Confirm: "¿Usa taxímetro?" (Do you use the meter?). Urgent: "Es urgente" (It's urgent).
What phrases do you need for buses and metro in Spanish?
"¿Cuánto cuesta el boleto?" (How much is the ticket?), "¿Este bus va a...?" (Does this bus go to...?), "¿Dónde bajo?" (Where do I get off?), "¿Cuál es la próxima parada?" (What's the next stop?), "Bajo aquí" (I'm getting off here).
How do you ask about train schedules in Spanish?
"¿A qué hora sale el tren?" (What time does the train leave?), "¿Cada cuánto salen los trenes?" (How often do trains leave?), "Un boleto a... por favor" (A ticket to... please), "¿De qué andén sale?" (Which platform?).
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