Transportation in Spanish
Being able to talk about transportation in Spanish is important if you want to find your way around in a Spanish-speaking country. After this free audio lesson you’ll discover lots of Spanish transportation vocabulary.
You’ll learn how to navigate a train station, ask about arrivals and departures, and buy tickets for your journey--in Spanish! Play the audio and listen to the Spanish pronunciation. Imagine you’re standing in front of the ticket office and practice saying the Spanish phrases aloud. Let’s go!
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Different transportation in Spanish
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Avión
Airplane
Tren
Train
Carro
Car
Bus
Bus
Taxi
Taxi
Camión
Truck
Moto
Motorcycle
Bicicleta
Bicycle
Bote
Boat
Helicóptero
Helicopter
Ambulancia
Ambulance
Barco
Ship
Velero
Sailboat
Bus escolar
School bus
Cohete
Rocket
Public transportation in Spanish
Estación de ferrocarril
Railway station
Estación de metro
Metro station
Taquillas de billetes
Ticket office
Máquinas de billetes
Ticket machines
Ventanilla
Ticket window
Ventanilla de infomación
Information window
Sala de espera
Waiting room
Salidas
Departures
Llegadas
Arrivals
Andén
Platform
Vía
Track
Línea de metro
Metro line
Mapas de carreteras
Train route map
Plano del metro
Map of the metro
Horario
Schedule / Timetable
Parada
Stop
Spanish transportation questions
When you take the train, make sure you know what time it leaves, and arrives. Remember to check the horario, schedule, or you can simply ask a station assistant the following questions
¿Cuándo sale el tren para ...?
What time does the train for...leave?
¿Cuándo llega el tren de ...?
When does the train from...arrive?
¿A qué hora sale el tren?
What time does the train leave?
Buying tickets in Spanish
When buying train tickets make sure to specify whether you need a one-way or round-trip ticket, what class you would like to sit in, and whether there is a reduced rate or a discount.
Billete / Boleto
Ticket
Un billete / boleto de ida solamente
One-way ticket
Un billete / boleto de ida y vuelta
Round-trip ticket
La primera clase
First class
Segunda clase
Second class
Tarifa reducida
Reduced rate
Descuentos para niños / estudiantes
Discount for children / students
Abonos
Season tickets
Tarifa normal
Standard rate
Types of trains in Spanish
Depending on how much of a hurry you’re in, you can choose from one of these types of trains…
Cercanías
Local train / commuter train
Interurbano
Regional Express
Rápido
Quick daytime train
Exprés
Quick nighttime train
Estrellas
Night trains
Once you’re on the train, you may want to check out the following areas…
Portaequipaje
Luggage rack
Coches camas
Sleeper / Sleeping cars
Coche comedor
Dining car
Coche fumador
Smoking car
And if you have any questions, a train assistant on board will surely assist you. Here are some useful phrases…
¿Cuánto tiempo dura el viaje?
How long does the journey take?
¿A qué hora llegará allí?
When does it arrive there?
¿Cuál es la próxima parada?
What is the next stop?
¿Cuántas paradas más hasta ...?
How many more stops until...?
Types of train tickets in Spanish
Rail travel in Spain is a fast and cost effective way to discover the country. The three types of tickets on the high-speed AVE train are…
Turista
Tourist
Preferente
Business
Club
First
Prices may vary according to time…
Punta
Peak
Valle
Off-peak
Llano
Standard
And always be careful...
Por favor, no asomarse por la ventana.
Do not lean out of the windows, please.
See you soon! ¡Hasta pronto!
Mauricio Evlampieff: Rocket Spanish
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