Subway in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'subway' is 'metro', pronounced MEH-troh (IPA: /ˈme.tɾo/). It is an A1-level masculine noun (plural: metros).
Pronunciation: MEH-troh
| Spanish | metro |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | MEH-troh · /ˈme.tɾo/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine) |
| Plural | metros |
| Level | A1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'metro'
- Tomo el metro para ir a la oficina.
I take the subway to go to the office. - ¿Dónde está la estación de metro más cercana?
Where is the nearest subway station? - Prefiero ir en metro porque hay mucho tráfico a esa hora.
I prefer to go by subway because there is a lot of traffic at that time. - El metro de la Ciudad de México es uno de los más grandes del mundo y lo usan millones de personas cada día.
The Mexico City subway is one of the largest in the world, and millions of people use it every day.
Common Phrases with 'metro'
- estación de metro
subway station - tomar el metro
to take the subway
How to Use 'metro'
'Metro' is short for 'metropolitano' and is the standard word in Madrid, Mexico City, Santiago and most cities. Remember that 'metro' also means 'meter' (the unit of length), so context matters.
Regional note: In Buenos Aires the subway is 'el subte' (from 'subterráneo'); 'metro' is used almost everywhere else.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Subway' in Spanish is 'metro', pronounced MEH-troh.
It is spelled m-e-t-r-o.
'Metro' is masculine: you say 'el metro'.
The plural of 'metro' is 'metros'.
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