Vehiculo (en. Vehicle)

/beˈiɣikulo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Means of terrestrial, aerial or maritime transport.
The vehicle we bought is very efficient in fuel consumption.
El vehículo que compramos es muy eficiente en consumo de gasolina.
Set of elements that allow the transport of something or someone.
The truck is a vehicle specialized in the transport of goods.
El camión es un vehículo especializado en el transporte de mercancías.
Any machine that moves from one place to another.
Space vehicles are designed to leave the Earth's atmosphere.
Los vehículos espaciales están diseñados para salir de la atmósfera terrestre.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

motor vehicle
Refers to any vehicle powered by a motor.
vehículo de motor
electric vehicle
Vehicle that uses electricity as a source of energy.
vehículo eléctrico
commercial vehicle
Vehicle intended for the transport of goods or people for commercial purposes.
vehículo comercial

Related Words

car
Four-wheeled motor vehicle for the transport of people.
automóvil
bicycle
Two-wheeled vehicle powered by human effort.
bicicleta
motorcycle
Two-wheeled vehicle powered by a motor.
moto

Slang Meanings

Luxury or expensive car.
That guy always shows up in his 'ride' when he goes out with friends.
Ese tipo siempre llega en su 'bicho' cuando sale con amigos.
Vehicle in poor condition that is no longer useful.
That little car is a 'clunker', it won't start anymore.
Ese carrito es un 'tóxico', ya no arranca.