How to Say "passenger car" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “passenger car” is “turismo” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
a standard automobile designed for passengers rather than cargo
Examples
Este aparcamiento es exclusivo para turismos.
This parking lot is exclusively for passenger cars.
Un turismo chocó contra una furgoneta en la autopista.
A passenger car collided with a van on the highway.
El impuesto de circulación es más barato para un turismo pequeño.
The road tax is cheaper for a small passenger car.
Technical Usage
While 'coche' is the everyday word for car, 'turismo' is used by police, insurance companies, and on road signs to mean a regular car.
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