Llegué tarde porque había un atasco en la autopista.
English: I was late because there was a traffic jam on the highway.
atasco de tráfico /atˈaskoðetɾˈafiko/ · noun · CEFR B1. Spanish translation of "traffic jam".
See also: Vocabulary entry (Spanish)
- Source term
- traffic jam
- Translation
- atasco de tráfico
- CEFR Level
- B1
- Part of speech
- noun
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Article, Gender & Forms
Spanish article/gender note: learn this word with the article "el".
| Dictionary form | atasco de tráfico |
|---|---|
| Article | el |
| Gender/article class | masculine |
| Regular/likely plural | atasco de tráficos |
How to use it in a sentence
- Pattern
- Subject + verb + el atasco de tráfico
- Examples
- Esto es el atasco de tráfico.
- Tip
- Use the article with the noun when the language normally requires one.
Example Sentences
Estuvimos en un atasco durante más de una hora.
English: We sat in a traffic jam for over an hour.
La ciudad es conocida por sus fuertes atascos de tráfico en las horas punta.
English: The city is known for its heavy traffic jams during rush hour.
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duty-free → libre de impuestos
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capital city → capital
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public transport → transporte público
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road sign → señal de tráfico
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bus stop → parada de autobús
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traffic lights → semáforos
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driving/driver’s licence → permiso de conducir
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underground train → metro
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underground → metro
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railway → ferrocarril
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ferry → ferry
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