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How to Say "trains" in Spanish

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trenes

TRAY-ness/ˈtɾe.nes/

nounA1general
Use 'trenes' when referring to the vehicles that run on railway tracks used for public or freight transport.
A high quality storybook illustration showing two brightly colored passenger trains traveling side-by-side on parallel railway tracks through a sunny, green meadow.

Examples

Los trenes son una forma popular de viajar en Europa.

Trains are a popular way to travel in Europe.

Hay muchos trenes que van a la capital cada día.

There are many trains that go to the capital every day.

Los trenes de alta velocidad son muy rápidos.

High-speed trains are very fast.

Necesitamos comprar boletos para los trenes de la mañana.

We need to buy tickets for the morning trains.

Plural Form

'Trenes' is the plural of 'tren' (train). To make a word that ends in a consonant plural, you usually add '-es' in Spanish.

Gender Confusion

Mistake: “Usar 'la trenes' o 'una trenes'.”

Correction: Always use the masculine articles: 'los trenes' or 'unos trenes.' The base word 'tren' is masculine.

prepara

/preh-PAH-rah//pɾeˈpaɾa/

verbB1general
Use 'prepara' (from the verb 'preparar') when talking about the action of getting ready or training for a specific event, competition, or goal.
A determined athlete focused on repetitive training, seen lifting a small dumbbell to build strength.

Examples

El corredor prepara su maratón con mucho esfuerzo.

The runner trains for his marathon with a lot of effort.

La atleta prepara su cuerpo para los Juegos Olímpicos.

The athlete trains her body for the Olympic Games.

Mi hijo prepara el examen de ingreso a la universidad.

My son is studying for the university entrance exam.

Mental Preparation

When 'prepara' is used for studying or training, it focuses on the mental or physical work being done to achieve a future goal, not just setting up objects.

Confusing 'trenes' (trains) and 'prepara' (trains)

The most common mistake is using the noun 'trenes' when you mean the verb 'prepara'. Remember that 'trenes' refers only to the mode of transport, while 'prepara' is about the action of training.

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