Automóvil (en. Car)

/auto.ˈmo.βil/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

A motorized vehicle that has four wheels and is mainly used for transporting people.

The automobile has become an essential part of modern life.

El automóvil se ha convertido en una parte esencial de la vida moderna.

Any wheeled motor vehicle that is not a truck or bus.

She bought a sports car for her weekend trips.

Ella compró un automóvil deportivo para sus viajes de fin de semana.

General form of land transportation.

The automobile is an excellent option for long trips.

El automóvil es una excelente opción para viajes largos.

From the Greek 'auto', meaning 'self', and from the Latin 'mobilis', meaning 'movable'.

used car

A used vehicle sold at a lower price.

automóvil de segunda mano

luxury car

A car that offers superior features and amenities.

coche de lujo

compact car

A small vehicle, ideal for the city.

automóvil compacto

driver

Person who drives a vehicle.

conductor

road

Road designed for vehicle traffic.

carretera

maintenance

Set of actions to keep the automobile in good condition.

mantenimiento

Car

I'm going to use my brother's car to go to work.

Voy a usar el coche de mi hermano para ir al trabajo.

Wheel

That wheel model is very popular among young people.

Ese modelo de rueda es muy popular entre los jóvenes.

Buga

My buga is a classic from the 80s.

Mi buga es un clásico de los 80.