Spanish transportation vocabulary

Knowing some words and vocabulary about modes of transportation or vehiles is necessary if you visit a Spanish-speaking country and want to ask for way around, to buy tickets, or to navigate a train station. Here we've listed out a collection of modes of transportation in Spanish to English that you need to know as well as some common words when talking about transportation. Let's see!

Spanish modes of transportation words

Spanish transporation words and vocabulary

Transportation - Transporte

Airplane - Avión

Train - Tren

Car - Auto / coche / carro

Bus - Autobús

Taxi - Taxi

Truck - Camión

Motorcycle - Motocicleta / moto

Bicycle - Bicicleta

Boat - Bote

Helicopter - Helicóptero

Ambulance - Ambulancia

Ship - Barco

Sailboat  - Vela

School bus - Autobús escolar

Rocket - Cohete

Horse - El caballo

Schedule / Timetable - Horario

Railway station - Estación de ferrocarril

Ticket office - Taquillas de billetes

Departures - Salidas

Arrivals - Llegadas

Stop - Parada

Ticket - Billete / Boleto

One-way ticket - Un billete / boleto de ida solamente

Round-trip ticket - Un billete / boleto de ida y vuelta

What time does the train for___leave? - ¿Cuándo sale el tren para___?

When does the train from___arrive? - ¿Cuándo llega el tren de___?

What time does the train leave? - ¿A qué hora sale el tren?

Hope the above list of Spanish transportation vocabulary, words, and phrases may help you easier to find your way round when traveling to Spanish-speaking country!

How to ask for and give directions in Spanish and English

Knowing how to ask for directions is one of the most necessary things when you travel abroad. It really comes in handy when you got lost and couldn't find a way to a place and when a local don't know your language. Here we rounded up a list of some words and phrases for asking for and giving directions in Spanish to English.

Asking for directions in Spanish and English

Where is…? - ¿Dónde está…?

For example: Where is the hotel? - ¿Dónde está el hotel?

Where is the church? - ¿Dónde está la iglesia?

How does one get to Madrid? - ¿Cómo se va a Madrid?

Direction words and phrases in Spanish and English

Vocabulary list of directions in English

Left - Izquierda

Right - Derecha

To the left - A la izquierda

To the right - A la derecha

Straight - Derecho

At the end of - Al final del/de

At the beginning of - Al comienzo del/de

To the west - Hacia el oeste

To the north - Hacia al norte

To the south - Hacia al sur

To the east - Hacia el este

Around the corner - A la vuelta

Next to - Al lado del/ de

In front of - Delante del/ de

The bridge - El puente

Traffic lights - el semáforo

Is there a restaurant near here? - ¿Hay un restaurante cerca de aquí?

It's at the end of the road - Está al final de la calle.

The school is on the left-hand side - El colegio está a mano izquierda.

Go up / down the street until you come to the lights. - Suba / Baje la calle hasta llegar al semáforo

Can you get there by train? - ¿Se puede ir en tren?

Excuse me. Where's the bank? - Perdón. ¿Dónde está el banco?

Cross the road - Cruce la calle

Asking for directions is probably one of the most frequent conversations you will have when you travel abroad. Remember to keep all those words in your bookmark and if you ask for directions, just listen carefully for the reply. Once you memorize all of words and phrases in the list above, you will find it really easy to ask for and give directions.

Spanish and English vocabulary - Home and household items

Spanish to English topic today: Home and household items. Let's see how to say names of rooms in your house or names of different household items in Spanish and English. 

Vocabulary list of home, rooms, and household items

ROOMS - HABITACIONES

• bathroom - cuarto de baño
• bedroom - dormitorio
• dining room - comedor
• hall - pasillo
• kitchen - cocina
• living room - salón
• toilet - aseo

BATHROOM - CUARTO DE BAÑO

• bath - bañera
• mirror - espejo
• shower - ducha
• soap - jabón
• towel - toalla
• washbasin - lavabo

BEDROOM - DORMITORIO

• alarm clock - despertador 
• bed - cama
• blanket - manta
• bookcase - librería
• carpet - alfombra
• chair - silla
• lamp - lámpara
• mattress - colchón
• pillow - almohada
• wardrobe - armario

KITCHEN -  COCINA

• bowl - escudilla
• broom - escoba
• coffee pot - cafetera
• cup - taza
• fork - tenedor
• freezer - congelador
• fridge - frigorífico
• frying pan - sartén
• glass - vaso/copa
• iron - plancha
• knife - cuchillo
• microwave - microondas
• mixer - batidora
• oven - horno
• plate - plato
• saucepan - cacerola
• sink - fregadero
• spoon - cuchara
• table - mesa
• teapot - tetera
• vacuum cleaner - aspirador
• washing machine - lavadora
• washing powder - detergente

Some household items vocabulary in Spanish and English

LIVING ROOM - SALÓN

• ashtray - cenicero
• armchair - sillón
• bookcase - librería
• clock - reloj (pared)
• sofa - sofá 
• television - televisor
• light bulb - bombilla

So we've shown you a list of words refering to common household items, rooms, and items of different rooms. Remember to note down any words that you don't know and follow our site to get more Spanish to English vocabulary list of different topics. All words come with both Spanish and English language.

Vocabulary list of jobs in Spanish and English

Here comes a list of common jobs or occupations in Spanish and English language. Let's find out how to say names of various jobs and careers. This list will help you expand your vocabulary and take a closer step in the process of mastering Spanish and English.

Jobs word list in Spanish and English language

Vocabulary list of jobs in Spanish and English

abogado - lawyer

actor/actriz - actor/actress

aduanero - customs officer

agricultor -  farmer

arquitecto -  architect

asesor -  consultant

astronauta -  astronaut

azafata - air hostess

bombero - fireman

camarero/a - waiter/waitress

camionero -  lorry driver

cantante -  singer

capataz -  foreman

carnicero -  butcher

cartero - postman

científico -  scientist

cirujano -  surgeon

cocinero -  cook

conductor -  driver

contable -  accountant

criado - servant

cura - priest

dentista -  dentist

electricista - electrician

empleado -  employee

empleado -  de banco bank clerk

enfermero -  nurse

escritor -  writer

estudiante -  student

farmacéutico -  chemist

fontanero -  plumber 

granjero -  farmer

ingeniero  - engineer

jardinero  - gardener

joyero -  jeweller

juez -  judge

librero -  bookseller 

marinero -  sailor

médico -  doctor

mecánico - mechanic

minero -  miner

modelo - model

monje - monk

monja - nun

obrero - labourer

oficinista - office worker

panadero - baker

peluquero  - hairdresser

periodista - journalist

pescador - fisherman

piloto - pilot

pintor - painter

político - politician

policía - policeman

portero - caretaker

profesor - teacher

psicólogo - psychologist

psiquiatra  - psychiatrist

recepcionista - receptionist

reportero - reporter

sacerdote - priest

sastre - tailor

secretario - secretary

soldado - soldier

taxista - taxi driver

técnico - technician

torero  - bullfighter

traductor - translator

vendedor - salesman

veterinario - vet

zapatero - shoemaker

So you've got a list of names of jobs in Spanish and English. This is one of the most common subject that you need to know when studying a language. Keep up on our site to sharpen your Spanish and English skills through various language words and idioms.

How to describe a person's physical apperance in Spanish and English

There is a variety of words that we can use to describe people and their physical appearance, from eyes, face, ears, hair to height, arms, etc. Here in this article, we will give you a vocabulary list refering to physical appearance description and how to use them to describe a person's looks in both Spanish and English language. Let's check out.

Describe people's appearance in Spanish and English - Describiendo la apariencia de las personas 

Baby - Bebé

Child (boy / girl) - Niño / Niña 

Adolescent - Adolescente

Adult - Adulto / Adulta

Handsome - Guapo

Pretty - Guapa 

Beautiful - Hermoso / hermosa

Attractive / Good-looking / Pretty - Atractivo / atractiva / bonita / linda 

Ugly - Feo / Fea

Tall - Alto / alta

Short - Bajo / baja

Skinny - Flaco / flaca

Thin - Delgado / delgada

Fat - Gordo / gorda

               

Some useful adjectives to describe people's appearance

Light (hair) - Rubio / rubia

Dark (hair) - Moreno / morena

Bald Calvo / calva 

Wrinkle - Arruga

Moustache - Bigote

Beard - Barba

Freckles - Pecas

Intelligent - Inteligente

Funny - Gracioso / graciosa

Crazy - Loco / loca

a chubby face - una cara regordete

she has a thin face - tiene la/una cara delgada

an oval face- una cara ovalada

a round face - una cara redonda

rosy cheeks- mejillas sonrosadas

a bulbous nose - una nariz protuberante

a hooked nose - una nariz aguileña

a big nose - una nariz grande

a turned-up/snub nose - una nariz respingona

a pointed nose - una nariz puntiaguda

a flat nose/a pug nose- una nariz chata

she has blond hair - tiene el pelo rubio

curly hair - el pelo rizado

long hair - el pelo largo

short hair - el pelo corto

straight hair - el pelo liso

she’s got a very good figure - tiene una figura estupenda

Making descriptions in Spanish is pretty similar to English

In English, we can describe by:

He has + (adjective) + (noun)

He is + adjective.

For example: 

He has blue eyes = tiene los ojos azules

He is bald = Es calvo

She has short, straight, black hair.

She has medium length hair.

She is slender

Hope that the vocabulary list of physical apperance description above will make it easier for you to describe people's physical appearance.