Spanish word

micro

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈmikɾo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounminibus

Example

Cogimos el micro porque era más barato.

We took the minibus because it was cheaper.

Illustration for micro (minibus)

More examples

En hora punta el micro va tan lleno que es difícil subir.

At rush hour the minibus is so full that it is difficult to hop on the minibus.

Core concept

Small urban minibus for short routes.

Common phrases

  • esperar el micro

    wait for the minibus

  • perder el micro

    miss the minibus

  • subir al micro

    hop on the minibus

  • bajar del micro

    hop off the minibus

Similar words

autobús: Large scheduled road bus serving city or intercity routes and carrying many passengers.
bus: Standard public bus used on scheduled city and regional routes for everyday travel.
guagua: Regional public bus used in the Canary Islands and parts of the Caribbean on local routes.

Definition in Spanish

Forma coloquial para referirse a un microbús o minibús que realiza recorridos urbanos o cortos y es más pequeño que un autobús convencional.

Word origin

Micro is a short form of microbús, which combines the prefix micro- meaning 'small' with autobús meaning 'bus'.

Usage tips

  • Usage varies by region, so passengers commonly confirm the vehicle's destination with expressions like '¿Va para X?'

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