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“ferry” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/tɾansβoɾðaˈðoɾ/

Example

¿Tomamos el transbordador para ir a la isla?

Shall we take the ferry to the island?

Illustration for transbordador (ferry)

How to say “ferry” in Spanish

“Ferry” in Spanish is transbordador.

Boat that shuttles people and sometimes cars on short, regular crossings.

Full entry for transbordador: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with transbordador

El transbordador sale cada hora desde el puerto.

The ferry leaves the port every hour.

Tips for using transbordador

  • Unlike English 'ferry', which can cover long or international crossings, transbordador typically refers to short, nearby crossings.

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