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How to Say "convoy" in Spanish

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caravana

kah-rah-VAH-nah/ka.ɾaˈβa.na/

nounB1general
Use 'caravana' when referring to a group of vehicles, such as aid or tourist vehicles, traveling together on a journey.
A line of three distinct, brightly colored cars driving one behind the other on a winding road in a simple landscape, illustrating a convoy.

Examples

La caravana de ayuda humanitaria tardó tres días en llegar a la zona afectada.

The humanitarian aid convoy took three days to reach the affected area.

Había una caravana muy ruidosa celebrando la victoria del equipo.

There was a very loud procession celebrating the team's victory.

Always Feminine

Even though it ends in '-a', 'caravana' is always a feminine noun, so you use 'la' or 'una' with it.

escolta

/es-KOHL-tah//esˈkolta/

nounB2general
Choose 'escolta' when the group is specifically providing protection or security for another person or vehicle during transit.
A motorcade of several black vehicles driving together in a line on a road.

Examples

La escolta policial acompañó al camión de dinero.

The police escort accompanied the money truck.

Collective Noun

When referring to the group as a whole (like a convoy), it is always feminine: 'la escolta'.

Caravana vs. Escolta

Learners often confuse 'caravana' and 'escolta' by using 'caravana' for any group of moving vehicles. Remember that 'escolta' specifically implies a protective function, like a security detail, which 'caravana' does not.

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