Truck in Spanish
The Spanish word for 'truck' is 'camión', pronounced kah-MYOHN (IPA: /ka.ˈmjon/). It is a B1-level masculine noun (plural: camiones).
Pronunciation: kah-MYOHN
| Spanish | camión |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | kah-MYOHN · /ka.ˈmjon/ |
| Part of speech | noun (masculine) |
| Plural | camiones |
| Level | B1 (beginner-friendly) |
Example Sentences with 'camión'
- El camión transporta fruta al mercado.
The truck transports fruit to the market. - ¿Viste el camión de mudanzas frente a la casa?
Did you see the moving truck in front of the house? - Mi tío maneja un camión de carga.
My uncle drives a cargo truck. - En México tomé el camión equivocado y terminé al otro lado de la ciudad.
In Mexico I took the wrong bus and ended up on the other side of the city.
Common Phrases with 'camión'
- camión de mudanzas
moving truck - camión de carga
cargo truck
How to Use 'camión'
The plural drops the accent: 'camiones'. Be careful in Mexico, where 'camión' colloquially means the city bus; a truck there is often 'un camión de carga' or 'un tráiler'. A pickup or van is 'una camioneta'.
Regional note: Mexico: 'camión' = bus in everyday speech; Spain and most of South America: 'camión' = truck only. 'Camioneta' (pickup/van) is common everywhere.
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Frequently Asked Questions
'Truck' in Spanish is 'camión', pronounced kah-MYOHN.
It is spelled c-a-m-i-ó-n.
'Camión' is masculine: you say 'el camión'.
The plural of 'camión' is 'camiones'.
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