Spanish Vocabulary: Transportation and City

Transportation Vocabulary

• Autobús (Bus)
• Tren (Train)
• Metro (Subway)
• Taxi (Taxi)
• Bicicleta (Bicycle)
• Ciclomotor (Motorbike)
• Coche (Car)
• Camión (Truck)
• Puerto (Port)
• Aeropuerto (Airport)

Shopping In The City

• Tienda (Shop)
• Mercado (Market)
• Centro comercial (Mall)
• Supermercado (Supermarket)
• Banco (Bank)
• Cajero automático (ATM)
• Correo (Post Office)

City Landmarks

• Ayuntamiento (City Hall)
• Iglesia (Church)
• Catedral (Cathedral)
• Plaza (Square)
• Parque (Park)
• Museo (Museum)
• Monumento (Monument)
• Puente (Bridge)

City Culture

• Fiesta (Party)
• Festival (Festival)
• Concierto (Concert)
• Teatro (Theater)
• Cine (Cinema)
• Restaurante (Restaurant)
• Bar (Bar)
• Discoteca (Nightclub)

Transportation

• Bus is called "Autobús" in Spanish
• "Tren" is the Spanish term for Train
• Subway is referred to as "Metro" in Spanish
• Taxi is called "Taxi" in Spanish, same as in English
• Bicycle is "Bicicleta" in Spanish
• Motorbike is referred to as "Ciclomotor" in Spanish
• Car is called "Coche" in Spanish
• Truck is referred to as "Camión" in Spanish
• Port is called "Puerto" in Spanish
• Airport is referred to as "Aeropuerto" in Spanish

Shopping

• Shop is called "Tienda" in Spanish
• Market is referred to as "Mercado" in Spanish
• Mall is called "Centro comercial" in Spanish
• Supermarket is referred to as "Supermercado" in Spanish
• Bank is called "Banco" in Spanish
• ATM is referred to as "Cajero automático" in Spanish
• Post Office is called "Correo" in Spanish

City Landmarks

• City Hall is called "Ayuntamiento" in Spanish
• Church is referred to as "Iglesia" in Spanish
• Cathedral is called "Catedral" in Spanish
• Square is referred to as "Plaza" in Spanish
• Park is called "Parque" in Spanish
• Museum is referred to as "Museo" in Spanish
• Monument is called "Monumento" in Spanish
• Bridge is referred to as "Puente" in Spanish

City Culture

• Party is called "Fiesta" in Spanish
• Festival is referred to as "Festival" in Spanish, same as in English
• Concert is called "Concierto" in Spanish
• Theater is referred to as "Teatro" in Spanish
• Cinema is called "Cine" in Spanish
• Restaurant is referred to as "Restaurante" in Spanish
• Bar is called "Bar" in Spanish, same as in English
• Nightclub is referred to as "Discoteca" in Spanish

City Landmarks

• A city typically has monuments such as statues, fountains, and monuments dedicated to specific individuals or events.
• Important buildings in a city include the city hall, cathedral, and palace.
• Cities often have main squares or town squares, which are central gathering places for residents and visitors.

Transportation Vocabulary

• Common means of transportation in a city include buses, taxis, subways, and bicycles.
• People can get around a city by walking, driving, taking a taxi, or using public transportation like buses.

Shopping In The City

• Cities have various types of stores, including clothing stores, supermarkets, and electronics stores.
• Shopping actions include buying, selling, and haggling over prices.

City Culture

• Cities often host festivals, including city festivals, music festivals, and food festivals.
• Events in a city can include concerts, art exhibitions, and parades.

Environment and Pollution

• The environment in a city includes the air, water, and earth.
• Pollution is a major concern in cities, including air pollution, water pollution, and waste management.

A Stroll Through The City

• People can enjoy leisure activities in a city, such as strolling, walking, or visiting parks, gardens, and squares.

Urban Planning

• Urbanismo and planificación urbana both translate to urban planning
• Zona urbana refers to an urban area
• Desarrollo urbano means urban development
• Reurbanización is the process of urban renewal

City Landmarks

• Monumentos are monuments or statues
• Edificios emblemáticos are iconic buildings that represent a city
• Plazas are public squares often featuring monuments or statues
• Parques are parks or green areas within a city
• Catedrales are cathedrals, often historic and architecturally significant
• Ayuntamientos are city halls or municipal buildings

Transportation

• Transporte público refers to public transportation systems
• Autobuses are buses, a common mode of public transportation
• Metros are subways or underground trains
• Trenes are trains, often used for inter-city travel
• Bicicletas are bicycles, a popular mode of transportation in urban areas
• Taxis are privately hired vehicles for transportation

Neighborhoods

• Barrios are neighborhoods or districts within a city
• Centro ciudad is the city center, often featuring historic landmarks and commercial areas
• Periferia refers to the outskirts or suburbs of a city
• Distritos are administrative divisions within a city
• Zonas residenciales are residential areas, often featuring housing and local amenities
• Zonas comerciales are commercial areas, often featuring shops and offices

City Culture

• Fiestas are parties or celebrations, often featuring music and dance
• Festivales are festivals, often showcasing local culture and traditions
• Mercados are markets, often featuring local produce and handicrafts
• Museos are museums, often featuring art, history, or science exhibits
• Galerías de arte are art galleries, showcasing local and international art
• Teatros are theaters, often featuring live performances

Directions

• Derecha means right, indicating direction
• Izquierda means left, indicating direction
• Adelante means forward, indicating direction
• Atrás means backward, indicating direction
• Arriba means up, indicating direction
• Abajo means down, indicating direction
• Cerca means near, indicating proximity
• Lejos means far, indicating distance
• Norte means north, indicating direction
• Sur means south, indicating direction
• Este means east, indicating direction
• Oeste means west, indicating direction