How to understand public transport instructions in Spanish

To understand public transport instructions in Spanish, it is helpful to know some common phrases and vocabulary used in buses, trains, and stations. Here are key elements to focus on:

Common Spanish Phrases

• ¿Dónde está la parada? — Where is the stop?
• ¿Cuándo pasa el autobús/tren? — When does the bus/train arrive?
• ¿Cuál es la próxima parada? — What is the next stop?
• ¿Dónde puedo comprar un billete? — Where can I buy a ticket?
• ¿Este autobús va a (nombre del lugar)? — Does this bus go to (place name)?
• Necesito bajarme en la siguiente parada — I need to get off at the next stop.
• ¿Cuánto cuesta el billete? — How much is the ticket?

Key Vocabulary in Public Transport

• parada — stop
• billete o pasaje — ticket
• horario — schedule/timetable
• línea — line/route
• transbordo — transfer
• andén — platform
• entrada/salida — entrance/exit
• subida/bajada — boarding/alighting
• próximo/a — next
• dirección — direction

Understanding Signs

• Salida de emergencia — emergency exit
• Prohibido fumar — no smoking
• Solo para viajeros con billete — only for ticket holders
• Información — information
• Servicio interrumpido — service interrupted
• Retraso — delay

Familiarity with these phrases and signs will make navigating Spanish public transport much easier. Listening for announcement phrases like próxima parada (next stop) can also help when traveling on bus or train lines.

Would you like a more detailed list or examples on how to use these phrases in context?

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