coche
Mexico, everyday
In Mexico people say both coche and carro for "car", and both are completely normal. Auto and automóvil are also used, mostly in writing and ads.
Meaning: passenger vehicle (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| coche | Mexico, everyday |
| auto | neutral |
| carro | Mexico, everyday |
Mi coche no arranca and Mi carro no arranca mean the same thing. Which one you hear depends on the speaker and region.
Which one should you use?
In some countries only carro is used, and in Spain coche is the main word. Mexico uses both, so you can pick either and be understood.
When do people say it?
The old Volkswagen Beetle has its own Mexican nickname, vocho.
Did you know?
- The Volkswagen Beetle was built in Puebla until 2003, and Mexicans still call it a vocho.
Examples in context
- Estaciono el coche en la calle.I park the car on the street.
- Mi carro es azul.My car is blue.
- Vendieron su auto el año pasado.They sold their car last year.
Example conversation
Diego asks his friend Fernanda for a ride in Tijuana.
- Diego¿Me llevas en tu coche al aeropuerto?Can you take me to the airport in your car?
- FernandaClaro, mi carro está afuera.Sure, my car is outside.
- DiegoGracias, te debo una.Thanks, I owe you one.
