Vehículo (en. Vehicle)

/beˈjikulo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Instrument that allows the movement of people or goods.

The vehicle stopped at the traffic light.

El vehículo se detuvo en el semáforo.

Any means of transport that moves on the road.

Motorized vehicles cause pollution.

Los vehículos motorizados causan contaminación.

It could refer to a car, truck, bus, etc.

I bought a new vehicle to go to work.

Compré un vehículo nuevo para ir al trabajo.

From Latin 'vehiculum', which means 'means of transport'.

emergency vehicle

Vehicle intended to intervene in urgent situations, such as ambulances or fire trucks.

vehículo de emergencia

vehicle engine

The system that provides the necessary energy for the vehicle's movement.

motor de vehículo

public transport vehicle

Vehicle used for the collective transportation of passengers.

vehículo de transporte público

automobile

Four-wheeled motor vehicle primarily used for personal transportation.

automóvil

bicycle

Two-wheeled vehicle that moves by the action of pedals.

bicicleta

truck

Motor vehicle designed for the transportation of goods.

camión

Car

I'm going to buy a new car this weekend.

Voy a comprar un coche nuevo este fin de semana.

Speedster

That speedster drives very fast on the track.

Ese bólido corre mucho en la pista.