transporte público /tɾanspˈoɾtepˈuβliko/ · noun · CEFR B1. Spanish translation of "public transport".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: el transporte público
  • Language: Spanish
  • Meaning: public transport
  • IPA: /tɾanspˈoɾtepˈuβliko/
  • CEFR Level: B1
  • Part of speech: noun
  • Article: el
  • Image:Photo of transporte público (Spanish)

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Example Sentences

  • Tomo el transporte público para ir al trabajo todos los días. English: I take public transportation to work every day.
  • El transporte público es más barato que conducir un coche. English: Public transport is cheaper than driving a car.
  • La ciudad está mejorando su sistema de transporte público. English: The city is improving its public transportation system.

When and How to Use "transporte público"

Use "transporte público" when you want to talk about "public transport" in Spanish. It functions as "noun". Because it appears in B1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your Spanish study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "transporte público" mean in Spanish?

"transporte público" is the Spanish word for "public transport".

What CEFR level is "transporte público"?

"transporte público" is tagged at CEFR B1 in SmartWords Spanish vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "transporte público"?

"transporte público" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.

Can you show "transporte público" in a sentence?

Tomo el transporte público para ir al trabajo todos los días.

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