pedir aventón
everyday, Mexico
In Mexico to hitchhike is pedir aventón. A ride is called un aventón, and a driver who gives one da aventón. Hacer autostop is the form used in Spain.
Meaning: get a ride by waving down passing cars (verb)
Ways to say it
| Mexican | Note |
|---|---|
| pedir aventón | everyday, Mexico |
| hacer autostop | Spain, less common in Mexico |
Aventón is also used for any lift in a car among friends, such as ¿Me das un aventón al centro?
Which one should you use?
Spain says hacer autostop or hacer dedo in some places. Mexican speakers recognize autostop but say aventón in daily speech.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verbs that go with it are pedir (ask for) and dar (give): pedir aventón and dar aventón.
Did you know?
- Aventón is a Mexican word and is not widely used in all Spanish speaking countries.
Examples in context
- ¿Me das un aventón?Can you give me a ride?
- Le pedí aventón a un camionero.I asked a truck driver for a ride.
- Me dieron aventón hasta el pueblo.They gave me a lift to town.
Example conversation
Beto asks his classmate Gabriela after class in Morelia.
- BetoGaby, ¿me das un aventón a mi casa?Gaby, can you give me a ride home?
- GabrielaClaro, ¿dónde vives?Sure, where do you live?
- BetoCerca del mercado.Near the market.
