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    Autobús (en. Bus)

    /autoˈbus/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Motorized vehicle of large dimensions intended for public transportation of passengers.
    The bus is about to leave the station.
    El autobús está a punto de salir de la estación.
    Urban transportation method that operates fixed routes.
    I took the bus to work.
    Tomé el autobús para ir al trabajo.
    Vehicle that can transport many people at the same time.
    The bus has a capacity for 50 people.
    El autobús tiene capacidad para 50 personas.

    Etymology

    From French 'autobus', which in turn comes from Latin 'autō' (by itself) and 'bus' (abbreviation of 'omnibus').

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take the bus
    To use the bus as a means of transportation.
    tomar el autobús
    miss the bus
    Not being able to board the bus at the right time.
    perder el autobús
    take a ride on the bus
    Traveling by bus for pleasure or curiosity.
    dar un paseo en autobús

    Related Words

    coach
    Vehicle similar to the bus, but generally intended for long trips.
    autocar
    route
    Path or route that a bus follows in its transportation service.
    ruta
    stop
    Designated place where the bus stops to pick up or drop off passengers.
    parada

    Slang Meanings

    Passenger truck.
    I'm going to wait for the truck to go downtown.
    Voy a esperar el camión para ir al centro.
    Bus as an informal means of transportation.
    I caught a bus to get there faster.
    Agarré un bus para llegar más rápido.