Carros (en. Cars)

/ˈka.ros/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A four-wheeled vehicle used for transportation.
Cars are very common in cities.
Los carros son muy comunes en las ciudades.
A group of vehicles traveling on the same road.
There were many cars on the highway today.
Había muchos carros en la autopista hoy.
The body of a specific vehicle.
The car has an aerodynamic design.
El carro tiene un diseño aerodinámico.

Etymology

From Latin 'carrus', which means 'cart' or 'chariot'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Battle tanks
Military vehicles designed for combat.
Carros de combate
Floats
Decorated vehicles that represent themes in parades.
Carros alegóricos
Shopping carts
Carts used to transport groceries in supermarkets.
Carros de supermercado

Related Words

automobile
A motor vehicle with four wheels used for transportation.
automóvil
car
Synonym for automobile or car.
coche
truck
A large vehicle used for transporting goods.
camión

Slang Meanings

car
We're going in the car to the beach.
Vamos en el carro a la playa.
speedster
That speedster goes faster than my car.
Ese bólido corre más que mi carro.