Spanish transport mode vocabulary covers all the common ways to get around, from cars and buses to trains, planes, and bikes. This includes singular and plural forms to help you use the words in different contexts.
Common Transport Nouns
Here are the most common singular and plural masculine transport nouns in Spanish, with their English translations.
| Singular (Spanish) | Plural (Spanish) | Singular (English) | Plural (English) |
|---|---|---|---|
| el coche | los coches | car | cars |
| el autobús | los autobuses | bus | buses |
| el tren | los trenes | train | trains |
| el avión | los aviones | plane | planes |
| el barco | los barcos | boat | boats |
| el taxi | los taxis | taxi | taxis |
| el metro | los metros | subway | subways |
| el scooter | los scooters | scooter | scooters |
| el camión | los camiones | truck | trucks |
| el helicóptero | los helicópteros | helicopter | helicopters |
Common Transport Verbs
These verbs are useful for talking about using transportation in Spanish, with their most relevant forms.
| Spanish Verb | English Infinitive | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| viajar | to travel | Siempre viajo en tren. | I always travel by train. |
| tomar | to take | Tomo el autobús cada mañana. | I take the bus every morning. |
| conducir | to drive | Él conduce un coche rojo. | He drives a red car. |
| llegar | to arrive | Llegamos en avión. | We arrive by plane. |
| subir | to get on | Subo al metro a las ocho. | I get on the subway at eight. |
| bajar | to get off | Bajo del autobús en la plaza. | I get off the bus at the square. |
| reservar | to book | Reservé un billete de tren. | I booked a train ticket. |
| esperar | to wait | Espero el taxi afuera. | I wait for the taxi outside. |
| volar | to fly | Vuelo a Madrid mañana. | I fly to Madrid tomorrow. |
Which verb completes the sentence: 'We arrive by plane.'? "___ en avión. (nosotros llegar)"
Llegamos
'Llegar' means 'to arrive.' The correct 'nosotros' form is 'llegamos,' meaning 'we arrive.'
Which form of 'volar' fits: 'I fly to Madrid tomorrow.'? "___ a Madrid mañana. (yo volar)"
Vuelo
'Volar' means 'to fly.' The 'yo' form is 'vuelo.' So, 'Vuelo a Madrid mañana.'
Useful Transport Phrases
These common phrases will help you talk about getting around in Spanish-speaking places.
| Spanish Phrase | English Translation | Spanish Example | English Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| ¿Cómo voy a ...? | How do I get to ...? | ¿Cómo voy a la estación? | How do I get to the station? |
| ¿Dónde está ...? | Where is ...? | ¿Dónde está la parada de autobús? | Where is the bus stop? |
| Quiero un billete para ... | I want a ticket to ... | Quiero un billete para Barcelona. | I want a ticket to Barcelona. |
| ¿Cuánto cuesta ...? | How much does ... cost? | ¿Cuánto cuesta el billete de metro? | How much does the metro ticket cost? |
| ¿A qué hora sale ...? | What time does ... leave? | ¿A qué hora sale el tren? | What time does the train leave? |
| ¿Hay ... directo? | Is there a direct ...? | ¿Hay un vuelo directo a México? | Is there a direct flight to Mexico? |
| ¿Dónde puedo comprar ...? | Where can I buy ...? | ¿Dónde puedo comprar billetes? | Where can I buy tickets? |
Fill in the blank: "¿Dónde puedo comprar ___?" ('Where can I buy tickets?')
billetes
"Billetes" means 'tickets.' The question asks where tickets can be bought.
Summary
- Common nouns include: el coche (car), el autobús (bus), el tren (train), el avión (plane), etc.
- Key verbs include: viajar (to travel), tomar (to take), conducir (to drive), llegar (to arrive), subir (to get on), bajar (to get off).
- Useful phrases include: ¿Cómo voy a ...? (How do I get to ...?), ¿Dónde está ...? (Where is ...?), Quiero un billete para ... (I want a ticket to ...), and others to help you navigate transportation scenarios.
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- Singular (English): car
- Plural (English): cars
Last updated: Wed Jun 18, 2025
