Coche (en. Car)

/ˈko.tʃe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Four-wheeled motor vehicle.
The car is a very commonly used means of transportation in the city.
El coche es un medio de transporte muy utilizado en la ciudad.
Car primarily used for personal transportation.
I bought a new car last month.
Compré un coche nuevo el mes pasado.
Vehicle used by companies for official purposes.
The company car is available for the business trip.
El coche de la empresa está disponible para el viaje de negocios.

Etymology

From the French 'coche', which in turn comes from the Hungarian 'kocsi', meaning 'wagon' or 'carriage'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

race car
Vehicle designed to compete in races.
coche de carreras
family car
Vehicle suitable for carrying the whole family.
coche familiar
electric car
Car that operates on electric energy.
coche eléctrico
second-hand car
Used vehicle that is sold to a new owner.
coche de segunda mano

Related Words

highway
Fast road designed for the transit of vehicles.
autopista
workshop
Place where vehicles are repaired.
taller
gas station
Station where fuel for vehicles is sold.
gasolinera

Slang Meanings

stroller
I always take my baby in the stroller.
Siempre llevo a mi bebé en el cochecito.
ride
We got into the ride and went on a trip.
Nos subimos al buga y nos fuimos de viaje.
luxury car
He has a luxury car that attracts attention.
Tiene un coche de lujo que llama la atención.
bomb car
The police disabled a bomb car in the city.
La policía desactivó un coche bomba en la ciudad.
garage
I parked my car in the garage.
Guardé mi coche en la cochera.