Carro (en. Car)

/ˈka.ro/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A motor vehicle typically with four wheels.
My cousin bought a new car last month.
Mi primo compró un carro nuevo el mes pasado.
Part of a train that carries passengers or goods.
We sat in the passenger car during the trip.
Nos sentamos en el carro de pasajeros durante el viaje.
Shopping cart, used to transport products in a supermarket.
I filled the shopping cart with fruits and vegetables.
Llené el carro de la compra con frutas y verduras.

Etymology

From the Latin 'carrus', which means 'cart' or 'wagon'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

War chariot
A vehicle used in ancient times for combat.
carro de guerra
To take out the car
To make the vehicle leave a place.
sacar el carro
My car
Colloquial way to refer to a personal car.
carro mío

Related Words

Automobile
Motor vehicle that is used for road transportation.
automóvil
Drivers
People who drive a vehicle.
conductores
Garage
Place where cars are stored.
garaje

Slang Meanings

Car in good condition.
That car is in excellent condition.
Ese carro está en excelente condición.
Eye-catching or luxury vehicle.
I saw him arrive in a high-end car.
Lo vi llegar en un carro de alta gama.
Borrowed car.
I’m going to use my brother's car this week.
Voy a usar el carro de mi hermano esta semana.