Sedan (en. Sedan)

/seˈðan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Automobile with four doors and a body design that includes a separate trunk.
I bought a sedan to take my family on a trip.
Compré un sedan para llevar a mi familia de viaje.
Type of car commonly used for daily transportation.
The sedan is ideal for the city due to its size.
El sedan es ideal para la ciudad debido a su tamaño.
In some countries, the term may refer to a luxury vehicle.
The sedan from our class is very comfortable and elegant.
El sedan de nuestra clase es muy cómodo y elegante.

Etymology

The term 'sedan' comes from the French 'sédan', which refers to a type of chair or transport.

Common Phrases and Expressions

family sedan
Medium or large car used for family.
sedan familiar
luxury sedan
High-end automobile designed for comfort and performance.
sedan de lujo
compact sedan
Smaller car, ideal for urban traffic.
sedan compacto

Related Words

coupe
Two-door vehicle with a sportier design.
coupé
hatchback
Car with a rear that opens upwards, allowing access to the trunk.
hatchback
minivan
Larger vehicle, ideal for transporting multiple passengers.
minivan

Slang Meanings

Dad's car
The sedan that my father drives is known as the 'dad's car' among my friends.
El sedan que usa mi padre es conocido como el 'carro de papá' entre mis amigos.
family car
We always go to the beach in the 'family car', which is a spacious sedan.
Siempre vamos a la playa en el 'coche familiar', que es un sedan espacioso.