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    Tranvía (en. Tram)

    /tranˈβia/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A public transport means that moves on rails in the city.
    The tram is an eco-friendly option for getting around the city.
    El tranvía es una opción ecológica para moverse por la ciudad.
    A carriage or small wagon used to transport people or goods on rails.
    The tram takes passengers through the historic center.
    El tranvía lleva a los pasajeros a través del centro histórico.
    Tram system in a city.
    The tram network in this city is very extensive.
    La red de tranvías de esta ciudad es muy extensa.

    Etymology

    From the French 'tramway', which comes from the English 'tram' and 'way'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Take the tram
    To use the tram as a means of transport.
    tomar el tranvía
    Travel by tram
    To get around on a tram.
    viajar en tranvía
    The tram stop
    A place where the tram stops to pick up or drop off passengers.
    la parada del tranvía

    Related Words

    Aerial tram
    A transport system that uses aerial cables to move capsules.
    tranvía aéreo
    Trolleybus
    A public transport vehicle powered by electricity through overhead lines.
    trolebús
    Metro
    A subterranean or elevated transport system in cities.
    metro

    Slang Meanings

    To go by tram.
    We are going to take the tram to the concert tonight.
    Vamos a ir en tranvía al concierto esta noche.
    Economic transport.
    The tram is the cheapest way to get around the city.
    El tranvía es la manera más barata de moverse por la ciudad.