Bus in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'bus' is 'autobús', pronounced ow-toh-BOOS (IPA: /aw.to.ˈbus/). It is an A1-level masculine noun (plural: autobuses).
| Spanish | autobús |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | ow-toh-BOOS · /aw.to.ˈbus/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine) |
| Plural | autobuses |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'autobús'
- Tomo el autobús para ir al trabajo.
I take the bus to go to work. - ¿A qué hora pasa el próximo autobús?
What time does the next bus come? - Perdí el autobús y llegué tarde a clase.
I missed the bus and arrived late to class. - El viaje en autobús de Madrid a Sevilla dura unas seis horas.
The bus trip from Madrid to Seville takes about six hours.
Common Phrases with 'autobús'
- tomar el autobús
to take the bus - parada de autobús
bus stop - perder el autobús
to miss the bus
How to Use 'autobús'
Use 'tomar el autobús' to say 'take the bus' in Latin America; 'coger el autobús' is normal in Spain but sounds vulgar in much of Latin America. To miss the bus is 'perder el autobús'.
Regional note: One of the most regional words in Spanish: 'camión' (Mexico), 'colectivo' or 'bondi' (Argentina), 'guagua' (Cuba, Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Canary Islands), 'micro' (Chile), 'bus' or 'buseta' (Colombia), 'ómnibus' (Uruguay, Peru).
Related Vocabulary
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Bus' in Spanish is 'autobús', pronounced ow-toh-BOOS.
It is spelled a-u-t-o-b-ú-s.
'Autobús' is masculine: you say 'el autobús'.
The plural of 'autobús' is 'autobuses'.
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