trenes
/tɾenes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "trains" is translated into Spanish as trenes.
In Latin America, specifically in Mexico and some Central American countries, the term el metro is used to refer to an urban train or a subway system.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is el tren. When using the plural form for "the trains", you must use the masculine plural article los trenes.
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾenes/
Did you know?
- The word tren is actually a loanword from the French train, which originally came from the English word 'train'.
- A 'train of thought' is not translated using tren, but instead using the word hilo, which means 'thread'.
- In Spain, the phrase perder el tren is used literally for missing a train and figuratively to mean missing a great opportunity in life.
Examples in context
- Él ama los trenes.He loves trains.This sentence is useful for expressing a person's love for trenes.Tatoeba #1281266 by marcelostockle, translation #489677 by CK
- Me gustan los trenes.I like trains.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for trenes.Tatoeba #1215788 by wallebot, translation #1012609 by CK
- Me gusta andar en trenes.I like to ride on trains.This sentence is useful for expressing the enjoyment of riding on trenes.Tatoeba #1321859 by marcelostockle, translation #326169 by CK
- Me encanta ver los trenes pasar por el puente.I love watching the trains go by the bridge.
- Necesito comprar un billete para el tren de alta velocidad.I need to buy a ticket for the high-speed train.
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Example conversation
Daniel and Elena are talking about a local transport museum.
- Daniel¿Viste los trenes antiguos en el museo?Did you see the old trains in the museum?
- ElenaSí, los trenes eran impresionantes.Yes, the trains were impressive.
- DanielElena, ¿quieres ir mañana de nuevo?Elena, do you want to go again tomorrow?
- ElenaClaro, me encantan los trenes.Of course, I love trains.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
