Conductor (en. Driver)

/konˈduk.tor/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who drives a transportation vehicle.
The bus driver arrived on time.
El conductor del autobús llegó puntual.
A person who leads or guides a musical group.
The conductor of the orchestra gave a great performance.
El conductor de la orquesta hizo una gran interpretación.
Material that allows the transmission of electricity or heat.
Copper is an excellent conductor of electricity.
El cobre es un excelente conductor de electricidad.

Etymology

From Latin 'conductor', which means 'the one who drives'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

train conductor
A person who operates a train and is responsible for its safety.
conductor de tren
orchestra conductor
A musician who directs and coordinates an orchestra during a performance.
conductor de orquesta
bus driver
A person responsible for operating a public or private bus.
conductor de autobús

Related Words

chauffeur
A person who drives a car, especially as a profession.
chofer
guide
A person who leads a group on a trip or tour.
guía
electricity
A form of energy that is transmitted through conductors.
electricidad

Slang Meanings

The one behind the wheel.
That guy is the wheelman, a true conductor of souls.
Ese tipo es el volante, un verdadero conductor de almas.
Trusted chauffeur.
I always call my driver, he knows how to take me around the city.
Siempre llamo a mi conductor, él sabe cómo llevarme por la ciudad.