carro
everyday, El Salvador
In El Salvador a car is a carro. The formal word is vehículo.
Meaning: passenger motor vehicle (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| carro | everyday, El Salvador |
| Vehículo | formal |
Carro is what people say at home, at work and on the street, as in Mi carro es nuevo. Vehículo appears in official papers and signs.
Which one should you use?
In Spain people say coche, and in some countries auto. In El Salvador carro is the normal word.
Did you know?
- The word carro is the usual one across Central America.
Examples in context
- Mi carro está en el taller.My car is in the repair shop.
- Voy en carro al trabajo.I go to work by car.
- Ese vehículo está mal estacionado.That vehicle is parked badly.
Example conversation
Oscar talks to a mechanic in San Miguel.
- OscarBuenas, mi carro no arranca.Hello, my car will not start.
- MecánicoDéjemelo y lo reviso.Leave it with me and I will check it.
- Oscar¿Para cuándo estaría listo?When would it be ready?
