transporte
/tɾansˈpoɾte/
The English phrase 'transportation' is translated into Spanish as transporte.
transporte is a noun meaning means of conveyance. A common phrase you will encounter is transporte público, which is the standard way to refer to public transportation systems.
Meaning: means of conveyance (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the term camión can be used to refer to a bus. In Argentina, the term auto is used for car.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun transporte is masculine and requires masculine articles like el or un.
How do you pronounce it?
/tɾansˈpoɾte/
Did you know?
- The word transporte can be used to describe a state of intense emotion or ecstasy, essentially meaning to be 'carried away' by feeling.
- In some regions, the term transporte can be used euphemistically to refer to the movement of illegal goods, depending on the context of the conversation.
- In some Caribbean regions, a transporte can colloquially refer to a specific type of hired vehicle or a taxi service rather than the general concept of transportation.
Examples in context
- Tom usa el transporte público.Tom uses public transportation.This sentence is useful for showing how to use transporte in the context of public transportation.Tatoeba #5643413 by arh, translation #5651231 by Mar1L
- ¿Qué medio de transporte vamos a usar?What mode of transportation will we use?This sentence is useful for asking about a specific mode of transporte.Tatoeba #5786516 by baudelaire, translation #10831712 by SillyDonut7
- La gente aquí depende del transporte público.People here depend on public transportation.This sentence is useful for describing dependency on transporte público.Tatoeba #10112857 by manufrutos, translation #10108853 by ddnktr
- ¿Dónde puedo tomar un taxi?Where can I catch a taxi?
- ¿Cómo llego a la estación de tren?How do I get to the train station?
- Necesito tomar un vuelo a Madrid.I need to catch a flight to Madrid.
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Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are discussing how to get to the airport.
- ElenaNecesitamos buscar un transporte al aeropuerto.We need to find transportation to the airport.
- AlejandroPodemos pedir un taxi ahora mismo.We can order a taxi right now.
- ElenaEl transporte privado es más caro.Private transportation is more expensive.
- AlejandroEs verdad, pero es más rápido, Elena.That's true, but it is faster, Elena.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry transporte, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
