carro
everyday, Puerto Rico
In Puerto Rico a car is a carro, the everyday word used by almost everyone on the island. It is also called auto.
Meaning: passenger vehicle (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| carro | everyday, Puerto Rico |
| auto | also used |
People say mi carro, el carro nuevo and el carro de papi in ordinary talk.
Which one should you use?
In Spain the usual word is coche, and in Argentina and Chile many people say auto. Puerto Ricans mostly say carro.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Auto is understood and used too, mostly in writing and in ads, but carro is the spoken word.
Did you know?
- Dar pon means "to give a ride" in Puerto Rico and is a good phrase to know for the same situation.
Examples in context
- Voy en carro hasta Arecibo.I am driving to Arecibo.
Example conversation
Rafael asks his neighbor Lourdes for a ride.
- RafaelLourdes, se me dañó el carro. ¿Me das pon?Lourdes, my car broke down. Can you give me a ride?
- LourdesClaro, súbete.Sure, get in.
- RafaelGracias, me salvaste.Thanks, you saved me.
