Transporte (en. Transport)

/transˈporte/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

The act of moving people or goods from one place to another.

The transport of goods is essential for trade.

El transporte de mercancías es fundamental para el comercio.

Means or system used to transport people or goods.

Trains are an efficient transport for long distances.

Los trenes son un transporte eficiente en distancias largas.

Cost associated with the movement of goods.

The transport of this product is more expensive than the product's own price.

El transporte de este producto es más caro que el precio del propio producto.

From Latin 'transportare', meaning 'to carry across'.

public transport

A transport system that operates regularly and is accessible to everyone.

transporte público

freight transport

Type of transport used for moving goods.

transporte de carga

private transport

Transport that is not accessible to the general public, such as personal vehicles.

transporte privado

carrier

Person or company responsible for the transport of goods.

transportista

maritime transport

Transport carried out by sea.

transporte marítimo

air transport

Transport carried out by aircraft.

transporte aéreo

Public transport in a colloquial context.

I'm going to take the 'transport' to avoid traffic.

Voy a tomar el 'transporte' para evitar el tráfico.

Shared car ride.

We use 'transport' to go to the concert.

Usamos 'transporte' para ir al concierto.