How to Say "lorry" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “lorry” is “camión” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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nounA1
UK English term for a truck
Examples
El camión transporta cajas grandes al puerto.
The truck transports large boxes to the port.
Vimos un camión cisterna lleno de gasolina en la carretera.
We saw a tanker truck full of gasoline on the highway.
¿Dónde se estacionan los camiones?
Where do the trucks park?
Masculine Noun
Since 'camión' ends in -ón, it is a masculine word and always uses 'el' (the) or 'un' (a) before it.
Camión vs. Camioneta
Mistake: “Using 'camión' for a small pickup truck or van.”
Correction: Use 'camioneta' for smaller utility vehicles like pickups, vans, or SUVs. 'Camión' is only for large, heavy-duty freight carriers.
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