Spanish Conversation · Level 102
59 words
Spanish word
bici
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈbiθi/
Meaning
- feminine nounbike
Example
¿Quieres ir en bici conmigo?
Do you want to go by bike with me?
More examples
¿Puedo dejar mi bici aquí?
Can I leave my bike here?
Core concept
Two-wheeled vehicle propelled by pedaling.
Common phrases
subirse a la bici
get on the bike
ir en bici al trabajo
bike to work
alquilar una bici
rent a bike
Similar words
bicicleta: Neutral two-wheeled pedal-powered vehicle used in general or formal contexts.
moto: Two-wheeled motorized vehicle powered by an engine for road travel.
patinete: Small kick scooter with a standing platform and handlebars, pushed forward by one foot.
Definition in Spanish
Vehículo de dos ruedas que se mueve al pedalear.
Word origin
The form bici developed as a familiar shortening of bicicleta, itself from Latin bi- 'two' plus Greek kyklos 'wheel'.
Usage tips
- Spanish normally uses the preposition en with bici to mean going by it rather than the verb patterns English speakers expect.