Transportation in Spanish
Being able to talk about public transportation in Spanish is important if you want to find your way around in a Spanish-speaking country. After this free audio lesson you’ll find it easier and more enjoyable to travel by train.
You’ll learn how to navigate a train station, ask about arrivals and departures, and buy tickets for your journey – in Spanish! Play the audio and listen to the Spanish pronunciation. Imagine you’re standing in front of the ticket office and practice saying the Spanish phrases aloud. Let’s go!
You’ll learn how to navigate a train station, ask about arrivals and departures, and buy tickets for your journey – in Spanish! Play the audio and listen to the Spanish pronunciation. Imagine you’re standing in front of the ticket office and practice saying the Spanish phrases aloud. Let’s go!
Public transportation in Spanish
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Estación de ferrocarril
Railway station
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Estación de metro
Metro station
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Taquillas de billetes
Ticket office
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Máquinas de billetes
Ticket machines
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Ventanilla
Ticket window
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Ventanilla de infomación
Information window
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Sala de espera
Waiting room
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Salidas
Departures
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Llegadas
Arrivals
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Andén
Platform
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Vía
Track
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Línea de metro
Metro line
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Mapas de carreteras
Train route map
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Plano del metro
Map of the metro
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Horario
Schedule / Timetable
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Parada
Stop
When you take the train, make sure you know what time it leaves, and arrives. Remember to check the horario, schedule, or you can simply ask a station assistant the following questions
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¿Cuándo sale el tren para ...?
What time does the train for...leave?
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¿Cuándo llega el tren de ...?
When does the train from...arrive?
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¿A qué hora sale el tren?
What time does the train leave?
When buying train tickets make sure to specify whether you need a one-way or round-trip ticket, what class you would like to sit in, and whether there is a reduced rate or a discount.
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Billete / Boleto
Ticket
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Un billete / boleto de ida solamente
One-way ticket
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Un billete / boleto de ida y vuelta
Round-trip ticket
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La primera clase
First class
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Segunda clase
Second class
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Tarifa reducida
Reduced rate
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Descuentos para niños / estudiantes
Discount for children / students
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Abonos
Season tickets
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Tarifa normal
Standard rate
Depending on how much of a hurry you’re in, you can choose from one of these types of trains…
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Cercanías
Local train / commuter train
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Interurbano
Regional Express
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Rápido
Slow daytime train
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Exprés
Slow nighttime train
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Estrellas
Night trains
Once you’re on the train, you may want to check out the following areas…
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Portaequipaje
Luggage rack
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Coches camas
Sleeper / Sleeping cars
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Coche comedor
Dining car
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Coche fumador
Smoking car
And if you have any questions, a train assistant on board will surely assist you. Here are some useful phrases…
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¿Cuánto tiempo dura el viaje?
How long does the journey take?
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¿A qué hora llegará allí?
When does it arrive there?
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¿Cuál es la próxima parada?
What is the next stop?
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¿Cuántas paradas más hasta ...?
How many more stops until...?
Rail travel in Spain is a fast and cost effective way to discover the country. The three types of tickets on the high-speed AVE train are…
Prices may vary according to time…
And always be careful...
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Por favor, no asomarse por la ventana.
Do not lean out of the windows, please.
See you soon! ¡Hasta pronto!
Mauricio Evlampieff
Rocket Spanish
P.S. You can practice your Spanish skills with this exercise.
Exercise 1 - Match the Spanish words with the correct English translation. You can print this lesson out and write the letter of the correct answer in the space provided.
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1. Portaequipaje
( ____ )
a. Ticket machines
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2. Andén
( ____ )
b. Luggage rack
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3. Cercanías
( ____ )
c. Night trains
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4. Estrellas
( ____ )
d. Platform
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5. Máquinas de billetes
( ____ )
e. Local train / Commuter train
Exercise 2 - Now, match the Spanish phrases with the correct English translation.
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1. ¿Cuántas paradas más hasta ...?
( ____ )
a. Do not lean out of the window, please.
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2. ¿Cuál es la próxima parada?
( ____ )
b. How long does the journey take?
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3. ¿Cuando sale el tren para ...?
( ____ )
c. How many more stops until …?
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4. ¿Cuánto tiempo dura el viaje?
( ____ )
d. When does the train for … leave?
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5. Por favor, no asomarse por la ventana.
( ____ )
e. What is the next stop?
