Auto (en. Car)

/ˈauto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Motor vehicle primarily used for land transportation.
My brother's car is very fast.
El auto de mi hermano es muy rápido.
Car, automobile, used to refer to a passenger vehicle.
I decided to buy an electric car.
Decidí comprar un auto eléctrico.
A type of vehicle that moves on wheels and is used for transportation.
The car is the most common form of transportation in the city.
El auto es la forma más común de transporte en la ciudad.

Etymology

From the Greek 'autós', which means 'oneself'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to get into the car
To enter a vehicle.
meterse en el auto
to have a car
To own a vehicle.
tener un auto
to go by car
To travel in a vehicle.
andar en auto

Related Words

automobile
Motorized vehicle used for transporting people.
automóvil
motorcycle
Two-wheeled vehicle with a motor.
moto
truck
A larger vehicle than the car, used for transporting cargo.
camioneta

Slang Meanings

Car
I'm going to buy myself a new car.
Voy a comprarme un coche nuevo.
Vehicle
Juan's car is parked outside.
El carro de Juan está estacionado afuera.