Navigating public transportation opens up cities and saves money. Learn the vocabulary for buses, trains, metros, and taxis to travel like a local.
Types of Transport
El autobús
ehl ow-toh-BOOS
The bus
El metro
ehl MEH-troh
The subway/metro
El tren
ehl trehn
The train
El taxi
ehl TAHK-see
The taxi
El tranvía
ehl trahn-BEE-ah
The tram
El barco / ferry
ehl BAR-koh
The boat / ferry
Buying Tickets
Un billete a Madrid, por favor
oon bee-YEH-teh ah mah-DREED
A ticket to Madrid, please
¿Cuánto cuesta un billete de ida y vuelta?
KWAHN-toh KWEHS-tah oon bee-YEH-teh deh EE-dah ee BWEHL-tah
How much is a round-trip ticket?
¿A qué hora sale el próximo tren?
ah keh OH-rah SAH-leh ehl PROHK-see-moh trehn
What time does the next train leave?
At the Station
La estación
lah ehs-tah-SYOHN
The station
El andén
ehl ahn-DEHN
The platform
La taquilla
lah tah-KEE-yah
The ticket office
El horario
ehl oh-RAH-ryoh
The schedule
La salida
lah sah-LEE-dah
Departure / Exit
La llegada
lah yeh-GAH-dah
Arrival
Taking a Taxi
You
¡Taxi! Al centro, por favor.
Driver
Muy bien. ¿A qué dirección exactamente?
You
A la Plaza Mayor, cerca de la catedral.
Driver
Perfecto. Llegaremos en quince minutos.
¿Cuánto será hasta el aeropuerto?
KWAHN-toh seh-RAH AHS-tah ehl ah-eh-roh-PWEHR-toh
How much will it be to the airport?
Pare aquí, por favor
PAH-reh ah-KEE
Stop here, please
Transport Tip
In many Spanish cities, you can buy rechargeable transport cards that work on metro, buses, and trams. Look for "abono" or "tarjeta de transporte" - they often save money on multiple trips!
¡Muy bien! Now you can navigate any Spanish city. Next, we will learn emergency and health vocabulary.