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    Tranvías (en. Trams)

    /tɾamˈbias/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Public transportation vehicle that moves on rails.
    The city's tram is very efficient and eco-friendly.
    El tranvía de la ciudad es muy eficiente y ecológico.
    Urban transport system that connects various areas of the city.
    Trams help reduce traffic in large cities.
    Los tranvías ayudan a reducir el tráfico en las ciudades grandes.

    Etymology

    From the French 'tramway', which refers to the track on which trams run.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    take the tram
    Using the tram as a means of transportation.
    tomar el tranvía
    tram line
    Designated route where trams run.
    línea de tranvía
    tram stop
    Place where passengers board and alight from the tram.
    parada de tranvía

    Related Words

    tram
    Singular form of trams.
    tranvía
    public transport
    Transportation system that is available for general use.
    transporte público
    route
    Path or direction followed by a vehicle.
    ruta

    Slang Meanings

    In some places, 'tram' is used to refer to something that goes slow.
    That car is a tram, it doesn't move at all.
    Ese coche es un tranvía, no avanza nada.
    It is sometimes used figuratively to talk about a person who is 'hooked' on something.
    It's an emotional tram, always going in circles about the same thing.
    Es un tranvía de emociones, siempre dándole vueltas a lo mismo.