Chófer (en. Driver)
/ˈtʃo.fɛr/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A person responsible for driving a vehicle, generally of public or private service.
The bus driver arrived punctually at the stop.
El chófer del autobús llegó puntualmente a la parada.
An individual who works as a professional driver.
The limousine driver is very kind.
El chófer de la limusina es muy amable.
Driver of tourist vehicles or passenger transport.
The driver took us to the hotel in less than 30 minutes.
El chófer nos llevó al hotel en menos de 30 minutos.
Etymology
It comes from the French 'chauffeur', which means 'the one who heats', derived from 'chauffer'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
private driver
A driver who works exclusively for a private individual.
chófer privado
taxi driver
A driver who provides transportation service in exchange for payment per trip.
chófer de taxi
driver job
Employment that consists of driving vehicles for different purposes.
trabajo de chófer
Related Words
driver
A person who drives a vehicle.
conductor
transporter
A person who is dedicated to the transportation of goods or people.
transportista
taxi driver
Taxi driver, who transports passengers in exchange for a fare.
taxista
Slang Meanings
truck driver
The truck driver took us to the mountain by an unknown road.
El caminero nos llevó a la montaña por un camino desconocido.
chauffeur
The 'chauffeur' in the movie was very professional.
El 'chauffeur' de la película era muy profesional.