Spanish word

autocar

Pronunciation

IPA/autoˈkaɾ/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncoach

Example

El autocar sale a las nueve hacia Valencia.

The coach leaves at nine for Valencia.

Illustration for autocar (coach)

More examples

Reservé un asiento en el autocar interurbano para el domingo.

I reserved a seat on the intercity coach for Sunday.

Core concept

Long-distance coach with reclining seats and an underfloor luggage compartment.

Common phrases

  • asiento en autocar

    coach seat

  • autocar interurbano

    intercity coach

  • autocar nocturno

    overnight coach

Similar words

autobús: Large public-transport vehicle used to carry passengers on city and regional roads.
bus: Large, colloquial bus common in everyday spoken Spanish.

Definition in Spanish

Autobús interurbano que cubre trayectos largos entre ciudades, con asientos cómodos y espacio para equipaje.

Word origin

Borrowed from French autocar, combining auto 'motor' and car 'vehicle' with car ultimately from Latin carrus.

Usage tips

  • In Spain autocar normally means an intercity coach for long trips, while in much of Latin America the same service is usually called autobús.

Other meanings

  • tour busnoun

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