carro
/ˈkaro/masculine
In Spanish, 'cart' is translated as carro. Wiktionary also lists carreta and catanga.
Meaning: small, open, wheeled vehicle (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| carro | /ˈkaro/ | masculine |
| carreta | /kaˈreta/ | feminine |
| catanga | /katanɡa/ (from spelling rules) | feminine |
The term refers to a small, open, wheeled vehicle. It is important to note that in many Latin American countries, carro is also the standard word for a 'car' (automobile).
Which one should you use?
carro is the common term for a cart. carreta specifically refers to a traditional, heavy-duty wooden cart or wagon, often pulled by animals. In some contexts, such as in Mexico, a larger, heavy-duty cart or wagon is called a carretón.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Peru and Ecuador, carreta is commonly used to describe larger carts, which are often drawn by animals. In Mexico, carretón is used for a larger, heavy-duty cart or wagon.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of carro is carros, and the plural form of carreta is carretas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkaro/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word carro shares a distant linguistic ancestor with the English word 'horse', both tracing back to the same Proto-Indo-European root.
- In Spain, the word carro refers to a cart, but the word for a modern automobile is coche. This differs from most of Latin America, where carro means both.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, a shopping cart is called a carro de la compra or carrito, utilizing the diminutive form of the word for cart.
Examples in context
- El carro estaba en el cobertizo.The cart was in the shed.This sentence shows the location of the carro.Tatoeba #2268029 by cueyayotl, translation #2268028 by _undertoad
- Necesito un carro con dos bueyes.I need a cart with two oxen.This sentence describes a requirement for a carro pulled by oxen.Tatoeba #1845204 by wallebot, translation #2948632 by mervert1
- Por la carretera iba un carro de mulas.There was a mule cart on the road.This sentence describes a carro pulled by mules on a road.Tatoeba #2259490 by cueyayotl, translation #2259489 by _undertoad
- Necesito un carro para transportar los materiales.I need a cart to transport the materials.
- ¡Mira el carrito lleno de juguetes nuevos!Look at the cart full of new toys!
- Voy a buscar el pan al supermercado con el changuito.I'm going to the supermarket to get bread with the cart.
- Ayúdame a cargar estos sacos en la carreta.Help me load these sacks onto the cart.
- El carretón está cargado de madera para la construcción.The cart is loaded with wood for construction.
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier and María are in a garden after harvesting.
- Javier¿Dónde está el carro para las frutas?Where is the cart for the fruit?
- MaríaEl carro está cerca de la entrada.The cart is near the entrance.
- JavierPerfecto, voy a buscarlo ahora.Perfect, I'll go look for it now.
- MaríaGracias, Javier, tráelo rápido.Thanks, Javier, bring it quickly.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cart” translations and entries carro, carreta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries carreta, carro, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
