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Vocabulario del Transporte Público - Subway

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Public Transportation Vocabulary
subway
subway
[Sustantivo]

an underground tunnel or path that people can use to cross a road, railway, etc.

paso subterráneo, túnel peatonal

paso subterráneo, túnel peatonal

public transportation

the system of vehicles, such as buses, trains, etc. that are available to everyone and provided by the government or companies

transporte público

transporte público

Ex: He fell asleep on the public transportation and missed his stop. 
to run
to run
[Verbo]

(of a train) to travel along a track on wheels, carrying passengers or goods

circular, funcionar

circular, funcionar

Ex: The train runs through the countryside every morning, stopping at several stations along the way. 
track
track
[Sustantivo]

a pair of metal bars that trains use to move

rieles del tren

rieles del tren

Ex: Tracks are essential for guiding trains along their journey, ensuring they stay on course from start to finish. 
underground
underground
[Adjetivo]

situated, operating, or existing beneath the surface of the ground

subterráneo, bajo tierra

subterráneo, bajo tierra

Ex: The underground subway system provides efficient transportation in the city. 
to carry
to carry
[Verbo]

to hold someone or something and take them from one place to another

llevar

llevar

Ex: She used a backpack to carry her books to school. 
London
London
[Sustantivo]

the capital and largest city of both England and the United Kingdom, situated in the southeastern region of the country

Londres

Londres

to power
to power
[Verbo]

to supply with the needed energy to make something work

propulsar, alimentar

propulsar, alimentar

Ex: Solar panels are used to power many homes in the neighborhood, reducing reliance on fossil fuels. 
steam engine
steam engine
[Sustantivo]

a machine that uses steam made from boiling water to produce power and make parts move

máquina de vapor, motor de vapor

máquina de vapor, motor de vapor

Ex: The old train was powered by a steam engine. 
to [get] stuck

to become physically unable to leave or escape from a place or situation

Ex: The elevator stopped working and we got stuck between floors. 
traffic
traffic
[Sustantivo]

the coming and going of cars, airplanes, people, etc. in an area at a particular time

tráfico

tráfico

Ex: The traffic on the highway was heavy during rush hour. 
electric
electric
[Adjetivo]

relating to, produced by, or using electricity

eléctrico, de la electricidad

eléctrico, de la electricidad

Ex: The electric lights in the room flickered as the storm outside intensified. 
electric train
electric train
[Sustantivo]

a train powered by electricity instead of fuel like diesel or coal

tren eléctrico, tren de tracción eléctrica

tren eléctrico, tren de tracción eléctrica

Ex: The electric train arrived at the station on time. 
steam train
steam train
[Sustantivo]

a type of train powered by steam engine that uses steam pressure to move

tren de vapor, locomotora de vapor

tren de vapor, locomotora de vapor

Ex: The old steam train whistled as it left the station. 
New York City
New York City
[Sustantivo]

the largest city in New York State and in the United States; located in southeastern New York at the mouth of the Hudson river; a major financial and cultural center

Nueva York, la ciudad de Nueva York

Nueva York, la ciudad de Nueva York

line
line
[Sustantivo]

the track or route along which a train travels

línea, vía

línea, vía

Ex: The commuter line was delayed by signal problems. 
station
station
[Sustantivo]

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

estación

estación

Ex: I arrived early at the station to make sure I didn't miss my train. 
to reduce
to reduce
[Verbo]

to make something smaller in amount, degree, price, etc.

reducir

reducir

Ex: The company decided to reduce the prices of its products to attract more customers. 
environment
environment
[Sustantivo]

the natural world around us where people, animals, and plants live

entorno, medio ambiente

entorno, medio ambiente

Ex: Conserving water is beneficial for the environment. 
to produce
to produce
[Verbo]

to cause or bring about something

provocar

provocar

Ex: No conventional drug had produced any significant change. 
pollution
pollution
[Sustantivo]

a change in water, air, etc. that makes it harmful or dangerous

contaminación, polución

contaminación, polución

Ex: The pollution in the lake has made the water toxic to fish and plants. 
Tube
Tube
[Sustantivo]

a railway that operates underground, typically in a city

metro, el Metro

metro, el Metro

Ex: She took the Tube to work this morning. 
paris
paris
[Sustantivo]

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

París

París

metro
metro
[Sustantivo]

an underground railway system designed for public transportation within a city

metro

metro

Ex: He used an app to check the metro schedule. 
Tokyo
Tokyo
[Sustantivo]

the capital city of Japan, best known for its advanced technology, fashion, food, and entertainment

Tokio,  la capital de Japón

Tokio, la capital de Japón

unique
unique
[Adjetivo]

unlike anything else and distinguished by individuality

único

único

Ex: Each snowflake is unique with its own pattern. 
to ride
to ride
[Verbo]

to travel in a vehicle such as a bus, car, etc.

ir

ir

Ex: He prefers to ride the bus to work instead of driving. 
interesting
interesting
[Adjetivo]

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

interesante

interesante

Ex: I read an interesting article about space exploration in the newspaper. 
istanbul
istanbul
[Sustantivo]

the largest city and former capital of Turkey; rebuilt on the site of ancient Byzantium by Constantine I in the fourth century; renamed Constantinople by Constantine who made it the capital of the Byzantine Empire; now the seat of the Eastern Orthodox Church

la ciudad más grande y antigua capital de Turquía; reconstruida en el sitio de la antigua Bizancio por Constantino I en el siglo IV; renombrada Constantinopla por Constantino quien la hizo la capital del Imperio bizantino; ahora la sede de la Iglesia Ortodoxa Oriental, Estambul

la ciudad más grande y antigua capital de Turquía; reconstruida en el sitio de la antigua Bizancio por Constantino I en el siglo IV; renombrada Constantinopla por Constantino quien la hizo la capital del Imperio bizantino; ahora la sede de la Iglesia Ortodoxa Oriental, Estambul

Turkey
Turkey
[Sustantivo]

a country that is mainly in Western Asia with a small part in Southeast Europe

Turquía

Turquía

Ex: Many people visit Turkey for its beautiful Mediterranean beaches. 
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