bicis
/biθis/from spelling rules
The English word "bikes" is translated into Spanish as bicis.
bicis is an informal way to refer to bicycles.
Which one should you use?
While bicis is a common informal shortening, the full and standard term is bicicletas, which is used in more formal or technical contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of this informal word is bici.
How do you pronounce it?
/biθis/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, you can turn bici into a verb to describe the act of cycling, specifically through the term bicear, although this is highly colloquial.
- The diminutive form bicita is often used to express affection for one's bicycle, a nuance that goes beyond just being informal or casual.
- In some Spanish-speaking countries, the word bici is used in the term bicitaxi to describe a three-wheeled cycle rickshaw, which differs from the standard bicycle in both structure and purpose.
Examples in context
- No vamos a necesitar tres bicis.We aren't going to need three bikes.This sentence shows how to use the word bicis when talking about the quantity of bikes needed.Tatoeba #13440518 by Seael, translation #13440516 by rul
- En nuestra tienda vendemos bicicletas de alta calidad.In our store, we sell high-quality bikes.
- ¡Vamos a pasear en bici por el parque!Let's go for a bike ride in the park!
- Me gustan mucho tus bicis nuevas.I really like your new bikes.
- Hay que reparar las bicis.The bikes need to be repaired.
Example conversation
Daniel and Lucía are planning a trip to the park.
- DanielVamos al parque en bicis.Let's go to the park on bikes.
- LucíaMe parece una idea genial, Daniel.I think that's a great idea, Daniel.
- Daniel¿Tienes bicis para todos?Do you have bikes for everyone?
- LucíaSí, Lucía tiene tres en casa.Yes, Lucía has three at home.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
