Spanish word

subte

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈsuβte/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsubway

Example

El subte está lleno a las ocho de la mañana.

The subway is full at eight in the morning.

Illustration for subte (subway)

More examples

Tomé el subte porque el tránsito estaba muy lento.

I took the subway because traffic was very slow.

Core concept

Passengers boarding a short underground metro train in a tiled station with turnstiles.

Common phrases

  • tomar el subte

    take the subway

  • bajar del subte

    get off the subway

  • hacer transbordo en el subte

    make a transfer on the subway

Similar words

metro: Citywide metro network of frequent underground or elevated passenger lines.
subterráneo: Rail system located below ground, encompassing tunnels, platforms, and stations.
tren subterráneo: Passenger train that operates on underground rail lines under a city.

Definition in Spanish

Palabra coloquial en Argentina para el metro urbano, abreviatura de subterráneo.

Word origin

It is a colloquial Argentine shortening of subterráneo, tracing back to Latin subterraneus meaning under the earth.

Usage tips

  • Buenos Aires subte fares use the national SUBE card, so a charged SUBE card is needed to enter the stations.

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