How to Say "subway systems" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “subway systems” is “metros” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Necesitas cinco metros de tela para hacer el vestido.
You need five meters of fabric to make the dress.
La casa está a pocos metros de la playa.
The house is just a few meters from the beach.
Hay varios metros que se cruzan en el centro de la ciudad.
There are several subway lines that cross in the city center.
Use with Numbers
When counting, the number must match the gender: 'dos metros' (masculine) but 'dos millas' (feminine).
English Plural vs. Spanish Plural
Mistake: “Using 'meter' without the 's' for plurals, as in 'Tengo dos metro de cuerda.'”
Correction: Always add the -s for two or more: 'Tengo dos metros de cuerda.' (I have two meters of rope.)
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