Bicycle in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'bicycle' is 'bicicleta', pronounced bee-see-KLEH-tah (IPA: /bi.si.ˈkle.ta/). It is a B1-level feminine noun (plural: bicicletas).
Pronunciation: bee-see-KLEH-tah
| Spanish | bicicleta |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | bee-see-KLEH-tah · /bi.si.ˈkle.ta/ |
| Part of speech | noun (feminine) |
| Plural | bicicletas |
| Level | B1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'bicicleta'
- Voy al trabajo en bicicleta.
I go to work by bicycle. - ¿Sabes andar en bicicleta?
Do you know how to ride a bike? - Me regalaron una bicicleta nueva por mi cumpleaños.
They gave me a new bicycle for my birthday. - Los domingos por la mañana salgo a pasear en bicicleta con mis amigos por el parque.
On Sunday mornings I go out for a bike ride with my friends in the park.
Common Phrases with 'bicicleta'
- andar en bicicleta
to ride a bike - ir en bici
to go by bike
How to Use 'bicicleta'
To ride a bike is 'andar en bicicleta' in Latin America and 'montar en bicicleta' in Spain. In everyday speech almost everyone shortens it to 'la bici'.
Regional note: 'Andar en bicicleta' (Latin America) vs. 'montar en bicicleta' (Spain); the shortening 'bici' is universal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Bicycle' in Spanish is 'bicicleta', pronounced bee-see-KLEH-tah.
It is spelled b-i-c-i-c-l-e-t-a.
'Bicicleta' is feminine: you say 'la bicicleta'.
The plural of 'bicicleta' is 'bicicletas'.
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