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    Andén (en. Platform)

    /anˈden/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Physical space where passengers wait to board a train or bus.
    Travelers gathered on the platform before the train arrived.
    Los viajeros se congregaron en el andén antes de que llegara el tren.
    Part of a train station designated for train stops.
    The platform was crowded with people waiting for the high-speed train.
    El andén estaba lleno de gente esperando el tren de alta velocidad.
    Edge of a track where the train passes.
    The conductor had to brake before reaching the platform.
    El conductor tuvo que frenar antes de llegar al andén.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'adannen', related to the action of being or standing.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    get on the platform
    Access the edge to board a transport.
    subir al andén
    wait on the platform
    Being in the area designated to wait for transport.
    esperar en el andén
    walk along the platform
    Walk along the edge of the track.
    andar por el andén

    Related Words

    platform
    Elevated structure where passengers board.
    plataforma
    station
    Place where trains stop to pick up or drop off passengers.
    estación
    track
    Path or rail along which trains run.
    via

    Slang Meanings

    Being in waiting for something without any action.
    I'm on the platform of life, waiting for something to happen.
    Estoy en el andén de la vida, esperando que algo pase.
    To line up or wait for one's turn.
    There they were, on the platform, waiting for their turn to enter.
    Allí estaban, en el andén, esperando su turno para entrar.