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    Ferrocarriles (en. Railways)

    /fe.ro.ka.'ri.les/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Network of tracks and trains that allows the transportation of goods and people.
    Railways are essential for international trade.
    Los ferrocarriles son fundamentales para el comercio internacional.
    Railway transport system.
    Railways connect cities and regions efficiently.
    Los ferrocarriles conectan ciudades y regiones de manera eficiente.
    Set of facilities and services intended for the operation of trains.
    The train station is part of the country's railways.
    La estación de tren es parte de los ferrocarriles del país.

    Etymology

    It derives from the words 'ferro' meaning iron and 'carril' referring to the track or way.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    freight railways
    Railways dedicated to the transportation of goods.
    ferrocarriles de carga
    suburban railways
    Trains that connect urban areas with suburbs.
    ferrocarriles suburbanos
    railway network
    Set of all railway lines in a country or region.
    red ferroviaria

    Related Words

    train
    A vehicle that moves on the railway tracks.
    treno
    track
    Iron path where trains run.
    vía
    station
    Place where trains arrive and depart.
    estación

    Slang Meanings

    Train trip
    I'm going to take a 'ferro' to Madrid this weekend.
    Voy a hacer un 'ferro' a Madrid este fin de semana.
    Train system
    The 'ferro' is running to schedule.
    El 'ferro' está funcionando a desarrollo.