Vagones (en. Carriages)

/baˈɣones/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
A railway vehicle used to transport people or goods.
The train was composed of several passenger wagons.
El tren estaba compuesto por varios vagones de pasajeros.
Each of the connected parts that form a train.
The train's wagons can be easily uncoupled.
Los vagones del tren se pueden desacoplar fácilmente.
Wagons specifically designed for the transportation of goods.
The freight wagons carry food products to different cities.
Los vagones de carga llevan productos alimenticios a diferentes ciudades.

Etymology

From the French 'wagon', which means 'cart' or 'wagon'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I have a lot on my plate
I have many tasks or responsibilities.
i have a lot on my plate
To put the cart before the horse
To do things in the wrong order.
to put the cart before the horse

Related Words

trains
Set of wagons that travel on tracks.
trenes
railway
Transportation system that uses trains on rails.
ferrocarril
cab
Part of the wagon where the driver is located.
cabina

Slang Meanings

Party wagon
We're going to jump on the party wagon on the train to celebrate.
Vamos a subir al vagón de fiesta en el tren para celebrar.
Freight wagon
That guy is so strong, he can carry a freight wagon.
Ese vago es tan fuerte, que se puede llevar un vagón de carga.