bici
casual
In Mexico a bike is a bici in casual talk and a bicicleta in full. Both are used everywhere in the country.
Meaning: a bicycle (noun)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| bici | casual |
| bicicleta | standard |
People say andar en bici for riding a bike and ir en bicicleta for going by bike. Bici is short and friendly, while bicicleta is what you see on signs and in shops.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both words are feminine, so you say la bici and una bicicleta.
Did you know?
- Mexico City closes some main avenues to cars on Sunday mornings so people can ride bikes, and locals call it el paseo dominical.
Examples in context
- Voy al trabajo en bici.I go to work by bike.
- Me regalaron una bicicleta nueva.They gave me a new bicycle.
- ¿Quieres andar en bici el domingo?Do you want to ride bikes on Sunday?
Example conversation
Paola asks her friend Diego about Sunday plans in Mexico City.
- Paola¿Vas a salir en bici el domingo?Are you going out on your bike on Sunday?
- DiegoSí, voy al paseo de Reforma.Yes, I am going to the Reforma ride.
- PaolaVoy contigo.I am coming with you.
