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Transporte Terrestre - Transporte público

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el transporte público como "autobús", "tren" y "estación".

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passenger vehicle
passenger vehicle
[Sustantivo]

a vehicle designed to transport people rather than goods

vehículo de pasajeros, automóvil de turismo

vehículo de pasajeros, automóvil de turismo

Ex: They parked their passenger vehicle in the designated area at the airport. 

Estacionaron su vehículo de pasajeros en el área designada del aeropuerto.

bus
bus
[Sustantivo]

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

autobús, bus

autobús, bus

Ex: The bus driver greeted us with a smile as we boarded. 

El conductor del autobús nos saludó con una sonrisa cuando subimos.

bus rapid transit
bus rapid transit
[Sustantivo]

a fast and efficient public transportation system with dedicated lanes for buses, modern stations, and streamlined fare collection

sistema de autobús rápido, transporte rápido en autobús

sistema de autobús rápido, transporte rápido en autobús

Ex: The introduction of BRT has helped reduce commute times and alleviate traffic congestion in various urban areas. 

La introducción del bus rapid transit ha ayudado a reducir los tiempos de desplazamiento y aliviar la congestión del tráfico en diversas áreas urbanas.

electric bus
electric bus
[Sustantivo]

a public transportation vehicle powered by electricity, typically with batteries or overhead lines, emitting zero tailpipe emissions

autobús eléctrico, ómnibus eléctrico

autobús eléctrico, ómnibus eléctrico

Ex: Passengers on the electric bus enjoyed a quieter ride compared to traditional diesel-powered vehicles. 

Los pasajeros del autobús eléctrico disfrutaron de un viaje más silencioso en comparación con los vehículos diésel tradicionales.

omnibus
omnibus
[Sustantivo]

a large public transportation vehicle designed to carry many passengers, typically a bus

autobús, ómnibus

autobús, ómnibus

Ex: He waited at the omnibus stop for the next bus to arrive. 

Esperó en la parada del ómnibus a que llegara el próximo autobús.

minicoach
minicoach
[Sustantivo]

a small bus designed to transport a small number of passengers, typically ranging from around 15 to 30 people

minibús, microbús

minibús, microbús

Ex: The school arranged for a minicoach to transport the students to the museum for their field trip. 

La escuela organizó un minibús para transportar a los estudiantes al museo para su excursión.

minibus
minibus
[Sustantivo]

a small passenger-carrying vehicle that is larger than a typical car but smaller than a full-sized bus

minibús

minibús

Ex: The school hired a minibus to transport students on their field trip to the science museum. 

La escuela contrató un minibús para transportar a los estudiantes en su excursión al museo de ciencias.

jitney
jitney
[Sustantivo]

a small bus or van that operates on a flexible route and often picks up passengers at irregular intervals

un minibús, una camioneta

un minibús, una camioneta

Ex: They used a jitney to shuttle guests between the hotel and the wedding venue. 

Usaron una camioneta para transportar a los invitados entre el hotel y el lugar de la boda.

streetcar
streetcar
[Sustantivo]

a public transportation vehicle that runs on tracks embedded in city streets

tranvía, tram

tranvía, tram

Ex: The streetcar system expanded to cover more neighborhoods. 

El sistema de tranvía se expandió para cubrir más barrios.

trolleybus
trolleybus
[Sustantivo]

a bus that operates using electricity from overhead wires rather than an internal combustion engine

trolebús, autobús eléctrico

trolebús, autobús eléctrico

Ex: She appreciated the eco-friendly nature of the trolleybus system. 

Ella apreció la naturaleza ecológica del sistema de trolebús.

trackless trolley
trackless trolley
[Sustantivo]

a trolleybus that operates without tracks, using rubber tires on regular roadways

trolebús sin rieles, autobús eléctrico

trolebús sin rieles, autobús eléctrico

Ex: He admired the efficiency of the trackless trolley system. 

Admiraba la eficiencia del sistema de trolebús sin rieles.

land train
land train
[Sustantivo]

a road-going vehicle consisting of a series of connected trailers or carriages, often used for transporting passengers in tourist areas

tren turístico, tren de carretera

tren turístico, tren de carretera

Ex: The local park introduced a new land train service to make it easier for families to explore the extensive grounds. 

El parque local introdujo un nuevo servicio de tren terrestre para que las familias puedan explorar más fácilmente los extensos terrenos.

airport bus
airport bus
[Sustantivo]

a public transportation service that shuttles passengers between an airport and designated locations

autobús del aeropuerto, lanzadera del aeropuerto

autobús del aeropuerto, lanzadera del aeropuerto

Ex: The airport bus service operates 24 hours a day for travelers' convenience. 

El servicio de autobús aeroportuario opera las 24 horas del día para la conveniencia de los viajeros.

single-decker
single-decker
[Sustantivo]

a type of bus that has only one floor

autobús de un piso

autobús de un piso

Ex: The children were excited to board the single-decker for their school trip. 

Los niños estaban emocionados por subir al autobús de un piso para su excursión escolar.

double-decker
double-decker
[Sustantivo]

a vehicle such as a bus, train, or ship with two levels on top of one another, providing additional seating capacity

autobús de dos pisos

autobús de dos pisos

Ex: The double-decker train was packed with commuters during rush hour, utilizing space efficiently. 

El tren de dos pisos estaba lleno de pasajeros durante la hora punta, utilizando el espacio de manera eficiente.

rail replacement bus service

a temporary bus service replacing trains on a route due to maintenance or disruptions

servicio de autobús de reemplazo ferroviario, autobús sustituto del tren

servicio de autobús de reemplazo ferroviario, autobús sustituto del tren

Ex: The train service is suspended today; please take the rail replacement bus service from here to your destination. 

El servicio de tren está suspendido hoy; por favor tome el servicio de autobús de reemplazo ferroviario desde aquí hasta su destino.

cycle rickshaw
cycle rickshaw
[Sustantivo]

a small passenger vehicle pulled by a bicycle, commonly used in densely populated urban areas

bicitaxi, rickshaw de bicicleta

bicitaxi, rickshaw de bicicleta

Ex: He hired a cycle rickshaw to explore the bustling market. 

Contrató un rickshaw de bicicleta para explorar el bullicioso mercado.

autorickshaw
autorickshaw
[Sustantivo]

a three-wheeled, motorized vehicle used for public transportation in many countries, especially in South and Southeast Asia

autorickshaw, tuk-tuk

autorickshaw, tuk-tuk

Ex: The autorickshaw sputtered to a stop outside the train station, its engine overheated. 

El tuk-tuk tosió hasta detenerse fuera de la estación de tren, su motor sobrecalentado.

train
train
[Sustantivo]

a series of connected carriages that travel on a railroad, often pulled by a locomotive

tren

tren

Ex: He prefers traveling by train because it's more relaxing than driving. 

Él prefiere viajar en tren porque es más relajante que conducir.

street running train

a type of railway operation where trains run directly on urban streets shared with road traffic

tren que circula por la calle, tren urbano compartiendo la calzada

tren que circula por la calle, tren urbano compartiendo la calzada

Ex: Residents appreciate the convenience of the street running train for commuting. 

Los residentes aprecian la conveniencia del tren que circula por la calle para desplazarse.

subway
subway
[Sustantivo]

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

metro

metro

Ex: The subway map helped me navigate the different lines. 

El mapa del metro me ayudó a navegar por las diferentes líneas.

metro
metro
[Sustantivo]

an underground railway system designed for public transportation within a city

metro

metro

Ex: The metro is an eco-friendly alternative to driving a car in the city. 

El metro es una alternativa ecológica a conducir un coche en la ciudad.

transit
transit
[Sustantivo]

the transfer of people on a public transportation vehicle

tránsito

tránsito

mass transit
mass transit
[Sustantivo]

public transportation systems designed to move large numbers of people efficiently, typically including buses, trains, subways, and light rail

transporte público, transporte colectivo

transporte público, transporte colectivo

Ex: The government is investing in expanding the light rail as part of its mass transit initiative. 

El gobierno está invirtiendo en la expansión del tren ligero como parte de su iniciativa de transporte masivo.

rapid transit
rapid transit
[Sustantivo]

a high-capacity public transportation system designed for fast, efficient travel within urban areas, such as subways or elevated trains

transporte rápido, metro

transporte rápido, metro

Ex: He used the rapid transit system to attend meetings downtown. 

Él usó el transporte rápido para asistir a las reuniones en el centro.

light rail transit
light rail transit
[Sustantivo]

a form of urban passenger transportation with electrically powered trains on dedicated tracks, featuring smaller vehicles and shorter trains than heavy rail systems

transporte ligero sobre rieles, tren ligero

transporte ligero sobre rieles, tren ligero

Ex: The light rail transit system in San Diego is widely used by commuters. 

El sistema de tren ligero en San Diego es ampliamente utilizado por los viajeros.

park and ride
park and ride
[Sustantivo]

a facility where people can park their cars and then use public transportation

aparcamiento disuasorio, park and ride

aparcamiento disuasorio, park and ride

Ex: Many cities around the world have implemented park and ride schemes to promote sustainable transportation options. 

Muchas ciudades alrededor del mundo han implementado esquemas de aparcamiento y transporte para promover opciones de transporte sostenible.

route
route
[Sustantivo]

a fixed way between two places, along which a bus, plane, ship, etc. regularly travels

recorrido

recorrido

Ex: The bus followed its usual route despite the heavy snow. 

El autobús siguió su ruta habitual a pesar de la fuerte nevada.

bus lane
bus lane
[Sustantivo]

a special lane on a road only for buses, allowing them to move faster and more easily through traffic

carril bus, carril exclusivo para autobuses

carril bus, carril exclusivo para autobuses

Ex: He got a ticket for using the bus lane illegally. 

Recibió una multa por usar el carril bus ilegalmente.

transitway
transitway
[Sustantivo]

a dedicated route or corridor reserved exclusively for public transportation vehicles

vía reservada, corredor de transporte público

vía reservada, corredor de transporte público

Ex: The transitway features dedicated lanes and priority signals to ensure faster travel for buses. 

El corredor de tránsito cuenta con carriles dedicados y señales prioritarias para garantizar un viaje más rápido para los autobuses.

express
express
[Sustantivo]

a public transport service, such as a train or bus, that travels quickly by making only a few scheduled stops

rápido (tren o autobús)

rápido (tren o autobús)

Ex: Passengers preferred the express for its speed and convenience. 

Los pasajeros preferían el expreso por su velocidad y comodidad.

shuttle
shuttle
[Sustantivo]

a means of transportation that frequently travels between two places

servicio de enlace

servicio de enlace

Ex: A ferry shuttle transports tourists between the island and the mainland. 

Un ferry lanzadera transporta turistas entre la isla y el continente.

local
local
[Sustantivo]

a bus, train, etc. that makes all or most of the regular stops, allowing people to get on or off

local

local

Ex: She caught the morning local into the city. 
through
through
[Adjetivo]

(of public transport or ticket) continuing to the end point without requiring change

directo, sin trasbordo

directo, sin trasbordo

Ex: That's a through service, you won't need to get off. 

Ese es un servicio directo, no necesitarás bajarte.

nonstop
nonstop
[Adjetivo]

(of a flight, train, journey etc.) having or making no stops

directo

directo

Ex: They completed a nonstop drive across the country without taking any long breaks. 

Completaron un viaje sin parar a través del país sin tomar descansos largos.

connection
connection
[Sustantivo]

a means of transportation that is used by a passenger after getting off a previous one to continue their journey

conexión

conexión

departure
departure
[Sustantivo]

the act of leaving, usually to begin a journey

salida

salida

Ex: The departure of the ship from the harbor marked the beginning of their cruise vacation. 

La salida del barco del puerto marcó el comienzo de sus vacaciones de crucero.

stop
stop
[Sustantivo]

a place where a train or bus usually stops for passengers to get on or off

parada, estación

parada, estación

Ex: We got off at the wrong stop. 
bus station
bus station
[Sustantivo]

a place where multiple buses begin and end their journeys, particularly a journey between towns or cites

estación de autobuses, terminal de buses

estación de autobuses, terminal de buses

Ex: He bought a ticket at the bus station for a trip that would take him across the country. 

Compró un boleto en la estación de autobuses para un viaje que lo llevaría a través del país.

bus stop
bus stop
[Sustantivo]

a place at the side of a road that is usually marked with a sign, where buses regularly stop for passengers

parada de autobús

parada de autobús

Ex: He always checks the bus schedule at the bus stop to ensure he doesn't miss his ride. 

Siempre revisa el horario del autobús en la parada de autobús para asegurarse de no perder su viaje.

request stop
request stop
[Sustantivo]

a type of public transport where passengers must signal the driver if they want the vehicle to stop at a particular point along the route

parada a demanda, parada facultativa

parada a demanda, parada facultativa

Ex: Request stops help buses and trains stick to schedules in less populated areas. 

Las paradas a solicitud ayudan a los autobuses y trenes a cumplir con los horarios en áreas menos pobladas.

terminus
terminus
[Sustantivo]

the last stop of a transportation line or route

estación terminal

estación terminal

Ex: Located on the waterfront, the pier serves as the terminus for the ferry. 

Ubicado en el frente marítimo, el muelle sirve como término para el ferry.

terminal
terminal
[Sustantivo]

a building where trains, buses, planes, or ships start or finish their journey

terminal

terminal

Ex: There were shops and restaurants inside the terminal for passengers to enjoy. 

Había tiendas y restaurantes dentro de la terminal para que los pasajeros disfrutaran.

station
station
[Sustantivo]

a place or building where we can get on or off a train or bus

estación

estación

Ex: The subway station is underground and has multiple entrances. 

La estación de metro está bajo tierra y tiene múltiples entradas.

depot
depot
[Sustantivo]

a small place where transport vehicles, such as buses or trains, stop to unload their passengers and content

terminal

terminal

rush hour
rush hour
[Sustantivo]

a time of day at which traffic is the heaviest because people are leaving for work or home

hora pico, hora punta

hora pico, hora punta

Ex: The local news reported on the construction project affecting rush hour traffic patterns. 

Las noticias locales informaron sobre el proyecto de construcción que afecta los patrones de tráfico en la hora pico.

peak hour
peak hour
[Sustantivo]

the time period during which the highest volume of traffic or activity occurs

hora pico, hora punta

hora pico, hora punta

Ex: Public transportation systems are usually more crowded and run more frequently during peak hour. 

Los sistemas de transporte público suelen estar más concurridos y funcionar con más frecuencia durante la hora pico.

schedule
schedule
[Sustantivo]

a list or chart that shows the times at which trains, buses, planes, etc. leave and arrive

horario

horario

Ex: The bus schedule indicated that the next bus would arrive in 15 minutes. 

El horario del autobús indicaba que el próximo autobús llegaría en 15 minutos.

timetable
timetable
[Sustantivo]

a list or chart that shows the departure and arrival times of trains, buses, airplanes, etc.

horario, itinerario

horario, itinerario

Ex: He missed his train because he didn’t look at the timetable carefully. 

Perdió su tren porque no miró el horario con cuidado.

ticket office
ticket office
[Sustantivo]

a physical location, usually at a transportation station or venue, where tickets for transportation services or events are sold or issued

taquilla, ventanilla

taquilla, ventanilla

Ex: He stood in line at the ticket office to purchase his concert tickets. 

Se puso en la fila en la taquilla para comprar sus boletos para el concierto.

ticket
ticket
[Sustantivo]

a piece of paper or card that shows you can do or get something, like ride on a bus or attend an event

billete

billete

Ex: The flight attendant scanned my electronic ticket before I boarded the plane. 

El asistente de vuelo escaneó mi boleto electrónico antes de que abordara el avión.

E-ticket
E-ticket
[Sustantivo]

an online ticket that can be received electronically instead of a paper ticket

billete electrónico

billete electrónico

Ex: With an E-ticket, there is no need to print a physical copy for entry. 

Con un E-ticket, no es necesario imprimir una copia física para entrar.

transfer
transfer
[Sustantivo]

a ticket permitting a passenger to change from one conveyance to another

billete de correspondencia

billete de correspondencia

Ex: She showed her transfer to board the next streetcar. 

Ella mostró su trasbordo para subir al siguiente tranvía.

season ticket
season ticket
[Sustantivo]

a ticket that allows entry to multiple events, games, or transport services during a set period, often at a discounted price

abono, pase de temporada

abono, pase de temporada

Ex: They renewed their season ticket for access to the local swimming pool. 

Renovaron su abono de temporada para acceder a la piscina local.

bus pass
bus pass
[Sustantivo]

a card or ticket allowing unlimited or specific rides on buses within a defined period

pase de autobús, abono de transporte

pase de autobús, abono de transporte

Ex: Buying a monthly bus pass is often cheaper than paying for individual bus tickets every day. 

Comprar un pase de autobús mensual suele ser más barato que pagar boletos de autobús individuales todos los días.

one-way
one-way
[Adjetivo]

permitting travel to a place without return

de ida, solo ida

de ida, solo ida

Ex: The bus fare covered a one-way trip to the next city. 

La tarifa del autobús cubría un viaje de ida a la ciudad siguiente.

hold-up
hold-up
[Sustantivo]

a delay or obstruction that prevents progress or causes a situation to be temporarily halted

retraso, obstrucción

retraso, obstrucción

Ex: The meeting experienced a hold-up because the keynote speaker's flight was delayed. 

La reunión experimentó un retraso porque el vuelo del orador principal se retrasó.

dwell time
dwell time
[Sustantivo]

the period a vehicle, such as a bus or train, remains stationary at a stop to allow passengers to board and alight

tiempo de permanencia, tiempo de estancia

tiempo de permanencia, tiempo de estancia

Ex: Passengers' boarding and alighting speed significantly influences the dwell time at each stop. 

La velocidad de subida y bajada de pasajeros influye significativamente en el tiempo de permanencia en cada parada.

drive-time
drive-time
[Adjetivo]

designed or scheduled to occur during peak commuting hours when traffic is heaviest

hora pico, en horas de mayor tráfico

hora pico, en horas de mayor tráfico

Ex: His drive-time commute from the suburbs to downtown often tested his patience due to heavy traffic congestion on the highway. 

Su viaje en hora punta desde los suburbios al centro a menudo ponía a prueba su paciencia debido a la congestión del tráfico en la autopista.

level of service
level of service
[Sustantivo]

the quality and quantity of service provided to users, typically measured in terms of performance indicators such as speed, reliability, and accessibility

nivel de servicio, calidad de servicio

nivel de servicio, calidad de servicio

Ex: As a commuter, I rely heavily on the subway's level of service; delays and overcrowding can significantly impact my daily schedule. 

Como usuario del transporte público, dependo mucho del nivel de servicio del metro; los retrasos y el hacinamiento pueden afectar significativamente mi horario diario.

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