Motocicleta (en. Motorcycle)

/motoθiˈkleta/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Motor vehicle with two wheels.

The motorcycle is a very popular means of transportation in cities.

La motocicleta es un medio de transporte muy popular en las ciudades.

High displacement motorcycle.

She has a sports motorcycle that reaches high speeds.

Ella tiene una motocicleta deportiva que llega a altas velocidades.

Private transportation modality.

I prefer to use my motorcycle to avoid traffic.

Prefiero usar mi motocicleta para evitar el tráfico.

From French 'motocyclette' which combines 'motor' and 'bicyclette'.

to ride a motorcycle

to move around using a motorcycle.

ir en motocicleta

to take out the motorcycle

to use the motorcycle after a period of inactivity.

sacar la motocicleta

maintenance of the motorcycle

service and care given to the motorcycle.

mantenimiento de la motocicleta

motorcyclist

Person who rides a motorcycle.

motociclista

helmets

Protection used when riding a motorcycle.

cascos

route

Road or path followed by motorcycle.

ruta

In some countries, 'moto' is used informally.

Let's take a ride on the bike.

Vamos a dar una vuelta en la moto.

In certain regions, 'caballito' refers to doing a stunt on a motorcycle.

The motorcyclist did a wheelie while passing through the street.

El motociclista hizo un caballito al pasar por la calle.