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    Tranvía (en. Tram)

    tranˈβia

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Definition: Vehicle that moves on rails and usually runs on public roads.
    Example Sentence: The tram is a sustainable transportation option in many cities.
    El tranvía es una opción de transporte sostenible en muchas ciudades.
    Definition: Transportation system that uses trams for passenger transport.
    Example Sentence: The Lisbon tram passes through several tourist spots in the city.
    El tranvía de Lisboa recorre varios puntos turísticos de la ciudad.
    Definition: Set of carriages that operate on a specific route.
    Example Sentence: The city's tram has several lines that connect different neighborhoods.
    El tranvía de la ciudad tiene varias líneas que conectan diferentes barrios.

    Etymology

    Etymology/Origin: It comes from the French 'tramway', which in turn derives from 'tram', an old term referring to a cart or wagon.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Common Phrase: at tram level
    Common Phrase Meaning: Indicates that something is very close to a tram stop.
    a pie de tranvía
    Common Phrase: on the tram
    Common Phrase Meaning: Refers to being inside the tram vehicle.
    en el tranvía
    Common Phrase: tram route
    Common Phrase Meaning: Refers to the route taken by the tram.
    recorrido en tranvía

    Related Words

    Related Word: carriage
    Related Word Description: Vehicle that is part of a train or tram, used for transporting passengers or goods.
    vagón
    Related Word: platform
    Related Word Description: Area designated at the tram stop for passengers to board and alight from the vehicle.
    plataforma
    Related Word: stop
    Related Word Description: Place where the tram stops to allow passengers to enter or exit.
    parada

    Slang Meanings

    Slang Meaning: Colloquial use to refer to a tram that is declining or in poor condition.
    Slang Example: That tram is slower than an 'old tram'.
    Ese tranvía está más lento que un 'tranvía viejo'.
    Slang Meaning: Expression used to describe someone who is constantly on the move or traveling.
    Slang Example: You are like a tram, you never stop moving.
    Eres como un tranvía, nunca dejas de moverte.