bus
everyday, Ecuador
In Ecuador the word for bus is bus. A smaller bus is often called a buseta.
Meaning: large road vehicle for passengers (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| bus | everyday, Ecuador |
| Buseta | smaller bus |
You hear bus for city and long distance travel. To ask which one to take, say ¿Qué bus va al centro?
Which one should you use?
A buseta is smaller than a regular bus. The standard word autobús is understood but sounds more formal.
Did you know?
- City buses in Ecuador are an everyday way to get around, and many riders just say el bus for all of them.
Examples in context
- Tomo el bus todos los días.I take the bus every day.
- La buseta ya viene.The minibus is coming.
Example conversation
Elena asks a woman at a bus stop in Cuenca.
- ElenaDisculpe, ¿qué bus va al centro?Excuse me, which bus goes downtown?
- SeñoraEse que viene, el azul.That one coming, the blue one.
- ElenaMuchas gracias.Thank you very much.
