Bici (en. Bike)
/biθi/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
A two-wheeled vehicle propelled by pedals.
My bike is a mountain bike.
Mi bici es de montaña.
Usually used for transportation or exercising.
I prefer to go to work by bike.
Prefiero ir al trabajo en bici.
An ecological form of transport.
The bike helps to reduce pollution.
La bici ayuda a reducir la contaminación.
Etymology
The word bici is an abbreviation of bicicleta, which comes from the French 'bicyclette'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to go by bike
To move using a bicycle.
ir en bici
to ride a bike
To ride and use a bicycle.
andar en bici
to take out the bike
To take the bicycle outside to use it.
sacar la bici
Related Words
bicycle
Two-wheeled vehicle propelled by pedals.
bicicleta
pedals
Device operated by foot to propel the bike.
pedales
cycling
Sport that consists of riding a bicycle.
ciclismo
Slang Meanings
Bike used for tricks or stunts.
Their stunt bike has better features.
Su bici de stunt tiene mejores características.
Race bike.
I have a very light road bike.
Tengo una bici de ruta muy ligera.