micro
city bus, Bolivia
In Bolivia a city bus is often a micro, and a long-distance bus is called a flota. The general word bus is understood everywhere.
Meaning: public vehicle for passengers (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| micro | city bus, Bolivia |
| Bus | neutral |
| Flota | long distance bus, Bolivia |
At the terminal you ask ¿A qué hora sale la flota? to find the departure time of an intercity bus.
Which one should you use?
Micro is used for the small and mid-size buses on city routes. Flota is used for buses that travel between cities, such as La Paz to Cochabamba.
Did you know?
- The word flota for an intercity bus comes from the idea of a fleet of vehicles.
Examples in context
- Tomo el micro para ir al centro.I take the bus to go downtown.
- La flota sale a las diez de la noche.The long-distance bus leaves at ten at night.
Example conversation
Rosa asks a ticket seller about a bus at the terminal in Cochabamba.
- RosaBuenas tardes. ¿A qué hora sale la flota a La Paz?Good afternoon. What time does the bus to La Paz leave?
- VendedorA las ocho de la noche.At eight in the evening.
- RosaUn pasaje, por favor.One ticket, please.
