bus
neutral
A bus is bus in Colombia, and a small bus is a buseta. In the countryside you may ride a chiva, a colorful open-sided bus.
Meaning: public transport vehicle (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| bus | neutral |
| buseta | Colombia, minibus |
| chiva | Colombia, rural bus |
City buses in Colombia are often called buses or busetas, depending on their size. In Bogotá the bus rapid transit system is called TransMilenio.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Where Spain says autobús and Mexico often says camión, Colombia simply says bus.
Did you know?
- A chiva is a traditional bus with a painted wooden body, and many are now used for tourist party rides.
Examples in context
- Voy a tomar el bus al centro.I am going to take the bus downtown.
- La buseta pasa cada diez minutos.The minibus comes every ten minutes.
- Subimos a una chiva en el pueblo.We got on a chiva in the town.
Example conversation
Two coworkers talk about their commute in Bogotá.
- Laura¿Cómo llegas a la oficina?How do you get to the office?
- PedroEn bus, el de la avenida.By bus, the one on the avenue.
- LauraYo me voy en TransMilenio.I go by TransMilenio.
