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    Ferrocarril (en. Railway)

    /fe-ro-ca-rril/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A transportation system that uses tracks for the movement of trains.
    The railway is an efficient way to move goods over long distances.
    El ferrocarril es una forma eficiente de mover mercancías a larga distancia.
    A set of railway lines and their facilities.
    The railway network connects several major cities in the country.
    La red de ferrocarril conecta varias ciudades importantes en el país.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'ferrum' meaning 'iron' and 'carrus' meaning 'cart'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take the railway
    To use the train as a means of transportation.
    tomar el ferrocarril
    network of railways
    A set of train routes and stations in a region.
    red de ferrocarriles
    stop the railway
    To stop the train.
    frenar el ferrocarril

    Related Words

    train
    A vehicle that runs on rails.
    tren
    track
    A surface on which trains run.
    vía
    station
    A place where trains stop to pick up or drop off passengers.
    estación

    Slang Meanings

    The train in which young people travel to parties.
    We're going to take the railway to get to the party.
    Vamos a tomar el ferrocarril para llegar a la fiesta.
    To use the train as a way to escape after an adventure.
    We escaped on the railway after the wild night.
    Nos escapamos en el ferrocarril después de la noche loca.