Pasajeros (en. Passengers)

/pasaˈxeɾos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
People who use a means of transportation to move from one place to another.
Passengers on the train must be careful when taking off.
Los pasajeros del tren deben tener cuidado al despegar.
Individuals who do not drive the vehicle in which they travel.
Bus passengers were anxiously waiting for their arrival.
Los pasajeros del autobús esperaban ansiosos su llegada.
People who are on a plane, ship, or any other means of transportation.
Passengers of flight 123 were informed of the delay.
Los pasajeros del vuelo 123 fueron informados del retraso.

Etymology

It derives from the verb 'pasar', which means to move or transit from one place to another.

Common Phrases and Expressions

frequent passengers
People who often travel on the same mode of transportation.
pasajeros frecuentes
standing passengers
People who do not have a seat on a mode of transportation.
pasajeros de pie
transit passengers
People who make a stop and continue their journey in another vehicle.
pasajeros de tránsito

Related Words

trip
Movement of a person from one place to another.
viaje
transportation
Means used to transport people or goods.
transporte
crew
Team of people working on a ship or plane.
tripulación

Slang Meanings

Public transportation user.
Those people are just passengers; they don't know how to get around the city.
Esa gente son puros pasajeros, no saben cómo moverse en la ciudad.
Person who sneaks into a means of transportation.
This time there will be no more 'hidden passengers' on the train.
Esta vez no habrá más 'pasajeros escondidos' en el tren.