Spanish Conversation · Level 142
45 words
Spanish word
locomoción
Pronunciation
IPA/lokomoˈθjon/
Meaning
- feminine nountransportation
Example
La locomoción en esta ciudad es fácil con el metro.
Transportation in this city is easy by subway.
More examples
En horas punta la locomoción colectiva suele ser más rápida que la privada.
During rush hour public transport is often faster than private transport.
Core concept
Process of moving from one location to another, by transport or by self-motion.
Common phrases
locomoción privada
private transport
locomoción colectiva
public transport
Similar words
transporte: Means or vehicles used to carry people or goods from one place to another.
movilidad: Ease or ability of people or things to move or be moved.
desplazamiento: Physical act of changing position or travelling from one location to another.
traslado: Act of moving people or items from one place to another, often as a transfer.
Definition in Spanish
Acción o proceso de trasladarse de un lugar a otro, por medios de transporte o por movimiento propio.
Word origin
Derived from Latin loco 'place' + motio 'movement', the term emphasizes relocation of people or things.
Usage tips
- Although cognate with English locomotion, which commonly implies bodily movement, Spanish locomoción usually denotes transportation or getting around.
Other meanings
- movementnoun