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How to Say "stations" in Spanish

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canales

/kah-NAH-lehs//kaˈnales/

nounA1general
Use 'canales' when referring to television or radio broadcasting channels.
A collection of colorful television screens displaying different programs like news, sports, and cartoons.

Examples

Mi abuelo siempre mira los canales de noticias.

My grandfather always watches the news channels.

Hay demasiados canales en YouTube hoy en día.

There are too many channels on YouTube nowadays.

Making 'Canal' Plural

In Spanish, words that end in the letter 'l' add 'es' to become plural. So, one 'canal' becomes many 'canales'.

Gender Trap

Mistake: “las canales”

Correction: los canales

estaciones

/es-tah-SYOH-nes//estaˈsjo.nes/

nounA2general
Use 'estaciones' when referring to transportation hubs like train, bus, or subway stops.
A simple illustration of a train platform. A large blue train is stopped at the platform, ready for passengers.

Examples

Todas las estaciones de metro estaban muy concurridas hoy.

All the metro stations were very crowded today.

Hay varias estaciones de servicio nuevas en la carretera.

There are several new service stations (gas stations) on the highway.

Visitamos las antiguas estaciones de tren abandonadas.

We visited the old abandoned train stations.

Compound Noun Structure

When 'estaciones' is used to define a type of station (like 'train station'), the structure is 'estación de' + the item: 'estación de tren'.

Confusing 'Estación' and 'Parada'

Mistake: “Using 'estación' for a small bus stop.”

Correction: Use 'parada de autobús' for a simple stop and 'estación' only for a major hub or terminal.

Broadcasting vs. Transportation

The most common mistake is using 'estaciones' when you mean TV or radio channels. Remember, 'estaciones' are physical places for travel, while 'canales' are for media.

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