Spanish Conversation · Level 38
74 words
Spanish word
pasajero
Pronunciation
IPA/pasaˈxeɾo/
Meaning
- masculine nounpassenger
Example
El pasajero espera en la estación.
The passenger is waiting at the station.
More examples
El pasajero ocasional compró un billete sencillo.
The occasional passenger bought a single ticket.
Core concept
Temporary occupant of a vehicle traveling from one place to another.
Common phrases
pasajero de tren
train passenger
pasajero ocasional
occasional passenger
pasajero de autobús
bus passenger
Similar words
viajero: Person traveling on a journey, moving between places for the trip itself.
turista: Visitor who goes to other places mainly for sightseeing, leisure, or vacation.
usuario: Person who uses a transport system or service as a rider or customer.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que utiliza un medio de transporte para desplazarse, normalmente de forma temporal.
Word origin
Derived from pasar 'to pass' with the agentive -ero, originally describing someone who passes by and later generalizing to vehicle occupants.
Usage tips
- In Spanish pasajero covers any person traveling on a vehicle (seated or standing), so it does not imply a seat or long-distance travel.
Other meanings
- fleetingadjective
Opposites
- conductordrivernoun