Trenes (en. Trains)

/ˈtɾenes/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A set of cars that move on tracks and are pulled by a locomotive.

The high-speed train connects several cities in a short time.

El tren de alta velocidad conecta varias ciudades en poco tiempo.

A railway transport medium used for travel or moving goods.

Trains are an ecological option for transportation.

Los trenes son una opción ecológica para el transporte.

A series of railway vehicles that go together on a journey.

We saw a freight train passing over the bridge.

Vimos pasar un tren de mercancías por el puente.

From Latin 'tractinus', which means 'to pull' or 'to drag'.

to take the train

To leave for a destination using the train.

tomar el tren

to miss the train

To be unable to seize an opportunity.

perder el tren

to get on the train

To join a trend or movement.

subirse al tren

railway

A transport system that uses trains on tracks.

ferrocarril

car

Each of the vehicles that make up a train.

vagón

station

Place where the train stops and departs.

estación

To be on the same wavelength or be part of a group.

Everyone is on the new fashion train.

Todos están en el tren de la nueva moda.

To miss an opportunity.

You already missed the train, you didn't arrive on time.

Ya perdiste el tren, no llegaste a tiempo.