Explore Spanish Cities: A Guide to Transportation

To get around in Spanish, useful vocabulary and phrases for transportation and directions include terms for different modes of transport and common expressions for asking and giving directions.

Spanish Transportation Vocabulary

• Car: coche
• Bus: autobús
• Train: tren
• Taxi: taxi
• Subway/Metro: metro
• Bicycle: bicicleta
• Airport: aeropuerto
• Station: estación
• Ticket: billete or boleto

Useful Phrases to Ask for Directions in Spanish

• Where is…? — ¿Dónde está…?
• How do I get to…? — ¿Cómo llego a…?
• Is it far? — ¿Está lejos?
• Turn right/left — gire a la derecha/izquierda
• Go straight — siga recto
• At the corner — en la esquina
• Near / far — cerca / lejos

Common Expressions for Transportation

• I need a taxi. — Necesito un taxi.
• Where is the bus stop? — ¿Dónde está la parada de autobús?
• What time does the train leave? — ¿A qué hora sale el tren?

This set of basic vocabulary and phrases helps with everyday situations involving transportation and navigation in Spanish-speaking contexts. If needed, more specialized phrases or vocabulary can be provided.

Would a more detailed list or examples of typical dialogues for transportation and directions be helpful?

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