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    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.