English–Spanish

“motorcycle” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsomoto

Pronunciation

IPA/motoθiˈkleta/

Example

¿Quieres dar una vuelta en mi motocicleta?

Do you want to go for a ride on my motorcycle?

Illustration for motocicleta (motorcycle)

How to say “motorcycle” in Spanish

“Motorcycle” in Spanish is motocicleta.

Engine-powered two-wheeler designed for one or two riders.

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

Example sentences with motocicleta

Siempre llevo mi casco cuando salgo en motocicleta.

I always wear my helmet when I go by motorcycle.

Tips for using motocicleta

  • The short form moto is far more common in conversation than motocicleta, and both words use the feminine article la.

Other Spanish words for “motorcycle”

feminine nounbike
feminine nounmotorcycle

Mi moto no arranca esta mañana.

My bike won't start this morning.

Related English words

“motorcycle” in other languages