Transportes (en. Transportation)

/trans-por-tes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Actions or means used to move people or goods from one place to another.
Public transports are essential in urban life.
Los transportes públicos son esenciales en la vida urbana.
The system of vehicles used for the movement of people or goods.
Freight transport is fundamental to the economy.
Los transportes de carga son fundamentales para la economía.
The way mobility is carried out.
There are different types of transport, such as land, air, and maritime.
Existen diferentes tipos de transportes, como terrestre, aéreo y marítimo.

Etymology

From the Latin 'transportare', meaning to carry from one place to another.

Common Phrases and Expressions

public transport
Transport system offered to the general population.
transporte público
means of transport
Vehicles or methods used for moving around.
medios de transporte
transport company
Company responsible for the transport of people or goods.
empresa de transportes

Related Words

transport
Action of transporting.
transporte
vehicle
Means of transport used for traveling.
vehículo
logistics
Planning and execution of the movement and storage of goods.
logística

Slang Meanings

Are they going to transport you?
It’s used to ask if someone has a means of transport.
Se usa para preguntar si alguien tiene un medio de transporte.
I’m going to use the transport.
It’s said when planning to go somewhere using a means of transport.
Se dice cuando se planea ir a algún lugar utilizando un medio de transporte.