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Transporte Terrestre - Public Transportation

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

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Words Related to Land Transportation
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: The city 's regulations required all passenger vehicles to undergo regular inspections .Las regulaciones de la ciudad requerían que todos los **vehículos de pasajeros** se sometieran a inspecciones regulares.
bus
[Sustantivo]

a large vehicle that carries many passengers by road

autobús, bus

autobús, bus

Ex: The bus was full , so I had to stand for the entire journey .El **autobús** estaba lleno, así que tuve que estar de pie durante todo el viaje.
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: Governments are increasingly recognizing the benefits of BRT in promoting sustainable urban development.Los gobiernos reconocen cada vez más los beneficios del **transporte rápido en autobús** para promover el desarrollo urbano sostenible.
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: Electric buses are gaining popularity worldwide due to their lower operational costs and environmental benefits .Los **autobuses eléctricos** están ganando popularidad en todo el mundo debido a sus menores costos operativos y beneficios ambientales.
omnibus
[Sustantivo]

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

autobús, ómnibus

autobús, ómnibus

Ex: The omnibus service ran every 15 minutes during peak hours.El servicio **ómnibus** funcionaba cada 15 minutos durante las horas pico.
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 tour group boarded a minicoach for a guided excursion around the city .El grupo de turistas subió a un **minibús** para una excursión guiada por la ciudad.
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 tour company offers guided city tours in a comfortable , air-conditioned minibus.La compañía de tours ofrece visitas guiadas por la ciudad en un **minibús** cómodo y con aire acondicionado.
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: The jitney driver announced each stop loudly for passengers .El conductor del **jitney** anunció cada parada en voz alta para los pasajeros.
streetcar
[Sustantivo]

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

tranvía, tram

tranvía, tram

Ex: The streetcar provides convenient transportation across urban areas .El **tranvía** proporciona un transporte conveniente a través de las áreas urbanas.
trolleybus
[Sustantivo]

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

trolebús, autobús eléctrico

trolebús, autobús eléctrico

Ex: The trolleybus driver lowered the poles to pass under a low bridge.El conductor del **trolebús** bajó los postes para pasar por debajo de un puente bajo.
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: The trackless trolley stopped at each intersection to pick up passengers .El **trolebús sin rieles** se detenía en cada intersección para recoger pasajeros.
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 land train's route was specially designed to showcase the town 's most famous landmarks .La ruta del **tren turístico** fue diseñada especialmente para mostrar los monumentos más famosos de la ciudad.
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 stop is located just outside the arrivals hall for easy access .La parada del **autobús del aeropuerto** está ubicada justo afuera de la sala de llegadas para un fácil acceso.
single-decker
[Sustantivo]

a type of bus that has only one floor

autobús de un piso

autobús de un piso

Ex: The tour guide told us that the single-decker was more comfortable for the winding road .El guía turístico nos dijo que el **autobús de un solo piso** era más cómodo para el camino sinuoso.
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: Double-decker airplanes are used for long-haul flights , accommodating more passengers and offering additional amenities .Los aviones **de dos pisos** se utilizan para vuelos de larga distancia, acomodando a más pasajeros y ofreciendo comodidades adicionales.

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: Engineering works mean there will be a rail replacement bus service operating between major stations next Saturday and Sunday .Las obras de ingeniería significan que habrá un **servicio de autobús de reemplazo ferroviario** operando entre las estaciones principales el próximo sábado y domingo.
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: The cycle rickshaw driver pedaled steadily through the crowded streets .El conductor del **bicitaxi** pedaleaba constantemente por las calles abarrotadas.
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's colorful decorations and bright lights made it stand out among the other vehicles on the road .Las decoraciones coloridas y las luces brillantes del **autorickshaw** lo hacían destacar entre los demás vehículos en la carretera.
train
[Sustantivo]

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

tren

tren

Ex: The train traveled through beautiful countryside .El **tren** viajó a través de un hermoso campo.

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: Pedestrians must be cautious when crossing streets with a street running train nearby .Los peatones deben tener cuidado al cruzar calles con un **tren que circula por la calle** cerca.
subway
[Sustantivo]

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

metro

metro

Ex: There are designated seats for elderly and pregnant passengers on the subway.Hay asientos designados para pasajeros mayores y embarazadas en el **metro**.
metro
[Sustantivo]

an underground railway system designed for public transportation within a city

metro

metro

Ex: The Paris Metro is one of the oldest and most extensive underground systems in the world.El **metro** de París es uno de los sistemas subterráneos más antiguos y extensos del mundo.
transit
[Sustantivo]

the transfer of people on a public transportation vehicle

tránsito

tránsito

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: High-speed trains are becoming increasingly popular as a sustainable form of mass transit.Los trenes de alta velocidad son cada vez más populares como una forma sostenible de **transporte público**.
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: The rapid transit station was crowded with passengers during peak times .La estación de **tránsito rápido** estaba llena de pasajeros durante las horas pico.
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: Plans are underway to expand the light rail transit system in Minneapolis .Hay planes en marcha para expandir el sistema de **transporte ligero sobre rieles** en Minneapolis.
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: The effectiveness of a park and ride setup depends on its location and accessibility to public transit routes .La efectividad de un **parque y ride** depende de su ubicación y accesibilidad a las rutas de transporte público.
route
[Sustantivo]

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

recorrido

recorrido

Ex: The cruise ship followed a route along the Mediterranean coast .El crucero siguió una **ruta** a lo largo de la costa mediterránea.
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: Cyclists sometimes use the bus lane.Los ciclistas a veces usan el **carril bus**.
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: Transitways are crucial in cities aiming to improve public transit and reduce car dependency .Los **carriles exclusivos** son cruciales en las ciudades que buscan mejorar el transporte público y reducir la dependencia del automóvil.
express
[Sustantivo]

a train or bus that travels more quickly than usual because it only makes a few stops

rápido (tren o autobús)

rápido (tren o autobús)

shuttle
[Sustantivo]

a means of transportation that frequently travels between two places

servicio de enlace

servicio de enlace

Ex: The university provides a shuttle service for students living off-campus .La universidad proporciona un servicio de **lanzadera** para los estudiantes que viven fuera del campus.
local
[Sustantivo]

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

local

local

through
[Adjetivo]

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

directo, sin trasbordo

directo, sin trasbordo

Ex: The airline offers through flights to Tokyo with no layovers in between.La aerolínea ofrece vuelos **directos** a Tokio sin escalas en el medio.
nonstop
[Adjetivo]

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

directo

directo

Ex: She prefers nonstop flights to save time on long trips.Ella prefiere los vuelos **sin escalas** para ahorrar tiempo en viajes largos.
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
[Sustantivo]

the act of leaving, usually to begin a journey

salida

salida

Ex: He packed his bags in anticipation of his departure for the backpacking trip .Hizo sus maletas en anticipación a su **partida** para el viaje de mochilero.
stop
[Sustantivo]

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

parada, estación

parada, estación

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: After missing her bus , she decided to wait at the bus station for the next one to arrive .Después de perder su autobús, decidió esperar en la **estación de autobuses** a que llegara el siguiente.
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: They decided to walk to the next bus stop, hoping it would be less busy than the one they were at .Decidieron caminar hasta la siguiente **parada de autobús**, esperando que estuviera menos concurrida que la que estaban.
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: Tourists might find request stops confusing since they have to notify the driver to stop .Los turistas pueden encontrar confusas las **paradas a solicitud** ya que tienen que avisar al conductor para que se detenga.
terminus
[Sustantivo]

the last stop of a transportation line or route

estación terminal

estación terminal

Ex: With multiple termini, the tram line allows passengers to travel to various parts of the city.Con múltiples **terminales**, la línea de tranvía permite a los pasajeros viajar a varias partes de la ciudad.
terminal
[Sustantivo]

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

terminal

terminal

Ex: A taxi stand is located just outside the terminal.
station
[Sustantivo]

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

estación

estación

Ex: The train station is busy during rush hour.La **estación** de tren está llena durante la hora punta.
depot
[Sustantivo]

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

terminal

terminal

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: She planned her errands around rush hour to avoid getting stuck in traffic .Ella planeó sus recados alrededor de **la hora pico** para evitar quedar atrapada en el tráfico.
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: Energy consumption tends to be higher during peak hour as more people are using appliances and electronics simultaneously .El consumo de energía tiende a ser mayor durante **la hora pico** ya que más personas están usando electrodomésticos y dispositivos electrónicos simultáneamente.
schedule
[Sustantivo]

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

horario

horario

Ex: The ferry schedule outlined the departure times for trips between the islands .El **horario** del ferry describía las horas de salida para los viajes entre las islas.
timetable
[Sustantivo]

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

horario, itinerario

horario, itinerario

Ex: The timetable lists all available bus routes in the city .El **horario** enumera todas las rutas de autobús disponibles en la ciudad.
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: The ticket office was busy as everyone tried to get their boarding passes .La **taquilla** estaba ocupada mientras todos intentaban obtener sus pases de abordar.
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: They checked our tickets at the entrance of the stadium .Revisaron nuestros **boletos** en la entrada del estadio.
E-ticket
[Sustantivo]

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

billete electrónico

billete electrónico

Ex: He scanned his E-ticket at the airport for quick boarding .Escaneó su **E-boleto** en el aeropuerto para un embarque rápido.
transfer
[Sustantivo]

a ticket with which a passenger can continue their journey on another means of transportation

billete de correspondencia

billete de correspondencia

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: He proudly showed his season ticket at the concert venue entrance .Mostró con orgullo su **abono** en la entrada del lugar del concierto.
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: Do n't forget to renew your bus pass before the end of the month to avoid any inconvenience .No olvides renovar tu **pase de autobús** antes de fin de mes para evitar inconvenientes.
one-way
[Adjetivo]

permitting travel to a place without return

de ida, solo ida

de ida, solo ida

Ex: They embarked on a one-way road trip across the country .Se embarcaron en un viaje por carretera **sin retorno** a través del país.
hold-up
[Sustantivo]

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

retraso, obstrucción

retraso, obstrucción

Ex: The hold-up in the supply chain has led to a shortage of key components for the manufacturing process .El **retraso** en la cadena de suministro ha provocado una escasez de componentes clave para el proceso de fabricación.
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: Accurate data on dwell time can aid in optimizing transit operations and scheduling .Los datos precisos sobre el **tiempo de permanencia** pueden ayudar a optimizar las operaciones de tránsito y la programación.
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: The drive-time menu at the café featured quick and portable breakfast options ideal for commuters grabbing a bite on their way to work .El menú **drive-time** del café presentaba opciones de desayuno rápidas y portátiles, ideales para los viajeros que toman un bocado en su camino al trabajo.
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: The car rental agency 's level of service declined after it switched to a new reservation system , causing long wait times at pick-up .El **nivel de servicio** de la agencia de alquiler de coches disminuyó después de cambiar a un nuevo sistema de reservas, causando largos tiempos de espera en la recogida.
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