todocamino
/todokamino/from spelling rulesfeminine, masculine
The English phrase 'suv' is translated into Spanish as todocamino, VUD or SUV. Wiktionary also lists SUV (esiuví).
Meaning: sport utility vehicle (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| todocamino | /todokamino/ (from spelling rules) | feminine, masculine |
| VUD | /bud/ (from spelling rules) | feminine, masculine |
| SUV (esiuví) | feminine, masculine |
All these terms refer to a sport utility vehicle.
Which one should you use?
You may also see the English acronym SUV used in Spanish, which is pronounced as esiuví. Additionally, in informal contexts, people often use the term 4×4 to describe an SUV.
How does it change in a sentence?
These terms can be used as either masculine or feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/todokamino/
Did you know?
- The gender of the word SUV fluctuates between masculine and feminine based on whether the speaker is mentally substituting it for el coche or la camioneta.
- In many Latin American countries, a camioneta can refer to an SUV, a pickup truck or even a small delivery van.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, if you ask for a 4×4, the salesperson might actually show you a rugged off-road truck rather than the sleek urban SUV you were looking for.
Examples in context
- Necesito un Vehículo Todo Terreno para mis viajes en familiaI need an SUV for my family trips
- Mi vecino tiene una camioneta muy grandeMy neighbor has a big SUV
- Necesito un 4×4 para explorar la montañaI need an SUV to explore the mountains
- Prefiero conducir un vehículo utilitario deportivo debido a su amplitudI prefer driving an SUV due to its spaciousness
- Me encanta esa camioneta 4×4, es perfecta para nuestras aventuras en la montañaI love that SUV, it's perfect for our mountain adventures
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are looking at cars in a dealership.
- LucíaMira este todocamino rojo, Mateo.Look at this red SUV, Mateo.
- MateoEs muy bonito, pero es demasiado grande.It is very nice, but it is too big.
- LucíaNecesitamos un todocamino para ir a la montaña.We need an SUV to go to the mountains.
- MateoTienes razón, busquemos uno más pequeño.You are right, let's look for a smaller one.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “suv” translations and entries todocamino, 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.
