Transport modes in Spanish vocabulary, covering common words for vehicles and travel methods plus example sentences.
This page covers the essential Spanish vocabulary for different modes of transport. You’ll learn the names of common vehicles and travel methods in Spanish along with example sentences to see how they’re used in context.
Land Transport
Land transport covers all the vehicles and methods used for traveling on roads and rails. This includes everything from cars and buses to trains and bicycles.
| Spanish Transport | English Transport | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| coche / carro | car | Voy al trabajo en coche. | I go to work by car. |
| autobús | bus | El autobús llega a las ocho. | The bus arrives at eight. |
| tren | train | Viajo en tren a Madrid. | I travel by train to Madrid. |
| bicicleta | bicycle | Uso la bicicleta todos los días. | I use the bicycle every day. |
| moto / motocicleta | motorcycle | Mi hermano tiene una moto nueva. | My brother has a new motorcycle. |
| taxi | taxi | Tomamos un taxi al aeropuerto. | We took a taxi to the airport. |
| tranvía | tram | El tranvía pasa por el centro. | The tram goes through downtown. |
| camión | truck | El camión lleva mercancías. | The truck carries goods. |
| metro | subway | El metro está cerrado hoy. | The subway is closed today. |
| coche de policía | police car | El coche de policía llegó rápido. | The police car arrived quickly. |
Uso la ___ todos los días.
Which Spanish word means 'bicycle'?
bicicleta
The Spanish word for 'bicycle' is 'bicicleta'. The sentence 'Uso la bicicleta todos los días' means 'I use the bicycle every day.'
Air Transport
Air transport includes all the vocabulary related to traveling by plane, from the aircraft itself to common actions and places in the airport.
| Spanish Transport | English Transport | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| avión | airplane | El avión sale a las diez. | The airplane leaves at ten. |
| helicóptero | helicopter | Viajaron en helicóptero. | They traveled by helicopter. |
| aeropuerto | airport | El aeropuerto está muy lejos. | The airport is very far. |
| pista de aterrizaje | runway | El avión está en la pista. | The plane is on the runway. |
| terminal | terminal | La terminal 3 está cerrada. | Terminal 3 is closed. |
| puerta de embarque | boarding gate | La puerta de embarque está abierta. | The boarding gate is open. |
| tripulación | crew | La tripulación es muy amable. | The crew is very friendly. |
| despegue | takeoff | El despegue fue perfecto. | The takeoff was perfect. |
| aterrizaje | landing | El aterrizaje fue suave. | The landing was smooth. |
| vuelo | flight | Mi vuelo tiene retraso. | My flight is delayed. |
Water Transport
Water transport covers all the modes of traveling on rivers, lakes, and seas, from small boats to large ships.
| Spanish Transport | English Transport | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| barco | boat | El barco sale a las cinco. | The boat leaves at five. |
| barco de vela | sailboat | Navegan en un barco de vela. | They sail on a sailboat. |
| ferry | ferry | Tomamos un ferry a la isla. | We took a ferry to the island. |
| submarino | submarine | El submarino es muy silencioso. | The submarine is very quiet. |
| crucero | cruise ship | Vamos de viaje en un crucero. | We’re going on a cruise. |
| yate | yacht | El yate es muy lujoso. | The yacht is very luxurious. |
| puerto | port | El barco llegó al puerto. | The boat arrived at the port. |
| muelle | dock | El muelle está ocupado. | The dock is busy. |
| vela | sail | La vela está desplegada. | The sail is unfolded. |
| capitán | captain | El capitán dio la orden. | The captain gave the order. |
Alternative Transport
Alternative transport includes more modern or eco-friendly options like electric scooters and skateboards, as well as common pedestrian terms.
| Spanish Transport | English Transport | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| patinete eléctrico | electric scooter | Uso el patinete eléctrico en la ciudad. | I use the electric scooter in the city. |
| monopatín | skateboard | Mi hijo tiene un monopatín nuevo. | My son has a new skateboard. |
| segway | Segway | Probé un Segway en el parque. | I tried a Segway in the park. |
| carrito de golf | golf cart | El carrito de golf está disponible. | The golf cart is available. |
| a pie | on foot | Voy al trabajo a pie. | I go to work on foot. |
| silla de ruedas | wheelchair | La persona usa una silla de ruedas. | The person uses a wheelchair. |
| cochecito | stroller | El bebé va en cochecito. | The baby is in a stroller. |
| patines | roller skates | Ella va en patines por el parque. | She roller skates in the park. |
| bicicleta eléctrica | electric bike | Tengo una bicicleta eléctrica nueva. | I have a new electric bike. |
| carreta | cart | La carreta lleva frutas. | The cart carries fruits. |
These sections cover a wide range of transport modes found in everyday life, helping you talk about travel all around the world in Spanish!
Voy al trabajo ___.
Which Spanish phrase means 'on foot'?
a pie
The Spanish phrase for 'on foot' is 'a pie'. The sentence 'Voy al trabajo a pie' means 'I go to work on foot.'
Flashcards (1 of 40)
- English Transport: car
- English Example: I go to work by car.
Last updated: Thu Jun 12, 2025
