Learning a new language involves several steps, and one of the most important is vocabulary expansion. In the case of Spanish, one of the topics that intermediate level students must master is the vocabulary of transportation and directions. In this chapter, we'll explore some of the more common words and phrases you'll need to know.
Transport
The Spanish transport vocabulary is quite extensive and covers different types of transport, from the most common, such as cars and buses, to the less common, such as helicopters and high-speed trains. Here are some keywords you should be aware of:
- Car - Coach
- Bus - Autobús
- Train - Train
- Metro - Subway
- Airplane - Avión
- Bicycle - Bicycle
- Motorcycle - Motorbike
- Boat - Boat
- Helicopter - Helicopter
- Taxi - Taxi
In addition, it is important to know some useful phrases related to transportation, such as:
- Where is the train station? - Where is the train station?
- How much is the bus ticket? - How much does the bus ticket cost?
- How many hours is the flight? - How many hours does the flight last?
Directions
When it comes to directions, the vocabulary in Spanish is also quite extensive. Here are some of the most common words and phrases you need to know:
- Left - Izquierda
- Right - Right
- Forward - Derecho
- Behind - Behind
- Next - Next
- Far - Lejos
- Nearby - Fence
- North - North
- South - South
- East - East
- West - West
Also, it's important to know some useful phrases related to directions, such as:
- Turn left on the next street - Gire a la izquierda en laNEXa calle
- The supermarket is on the right - El supermarket está a la derecha
- Is the metro station far from here? - Is the metro station right here?
In conclusion, mastering the vocabulary of transportation and directions in Spanish is a crucial step in becoming fluent in the language. With the words and phrases presented in this chapter, you will be well equipped to navigate a Spanish-speaking environment. Remember that practice is the key to fluency, so try to use these words and phrases as much as possible in your daily conversations and Spanish studies.
