Driver in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'driver' is 'conductor', pronounced kohn-dook-TOHR (IPA: /kon.duk.ˈtoɾ/). It is a B1-level masculine noun (plural: conductores).
Pronunciation: kohn-dook-TOHR
| Spanish | conductor |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | kohn-dook-TOHR · /kon.duk.ˈtoɾ/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine) |
| Plural | conductores |
| Level | B1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'conductor'
- El conductor del autobús fue muy amable con nosotros.
The bus driver was very kind to us. - ¿Quién va a ser el conductor designado esta noche?
Who is going to be the designated driver tonight? - La conductora detuvo el autobús en la siguiente parada.
The driver stopped the bus at the next stop. - El conductor nos dijo que el viaje duraría unas dos horas por el tráfico.
The driver told us the trip would take about two hours because of the traffic.
Common Phrases with 'conductor'
- conductor designado
designated driver - licencia de conducir
driver's license
How to Use 'conductor'
The feminine form is 'la conductora'. False friend alert: a train conductor who checks tickets is 'el revisor', and an orchestra conductor is 'el director de orquesta'. A professional driver is often 'el chofer' (Latin America) or 'el chófer' (Spain).
Regional note: Latin America says 'chofer' (stress on the last syllable); Spain says 'chófer' (stress on the first). 'To drive' is 'manejar' in Latin America and 'conducir' in Spain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Driver' in Spanish is 'conductor', pronounced kohn-dook-TOHR.
It is spelled c-o-n-d-u-c-t-o-r.
'Conductor' is masculine: you say 'el conductor'.
The plural of 'conductor' is 'conductores'.
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