Spanish word

todoterreno

Pronunciation

IPA/toðoteˈreno/

Meaning

  • masculine noun4x4

Example

Compré un todoterreno para conducir en la nieve.

I bought a 4x4 to drive in the snow.

Illustration for todoterreno (4x4)

More examples

Llevamos el todoterreno al campo para cruzar un arroyo.

We took the 4x4 to the countryside to cross a stream.

Core concept

Rugged vehicle climbing over mud and rocks with high ground clearance.

Common phrases

  • conducir un todoterreno

    drive a 4x4

  • alquilar un todoterreno

    rent a 4x4

  • vender un todoterreno

    sell a 4x4

Similar words

vehículo todoterreno: Purpose-built four-wheel-drive vehicle for true off-road use over rocks, mud, and steep trails.
camioneta: Small work-oriented truck or van for carrying loads and people in everyday tasks.
todocamino: Tall-bodied passenger car optimized for on-road driving with smoother ride and better economy.

Definition in Spanish

Se usa para vehículos pensados para condiciones fuera de carretera; puede referirse tanto a vehículos 4x4 como a SUV.

Word origin

From Spanish todo 'all' + terreno 'ground, terrain', originally meaning 'suitable for every terrain' and later used as a noun for vehicles built for off-road conditions.

Usage tips

  • In everyday Spanish todoterreno commonly denotes both true off-road 4x4s and road-oriented SUVs, and context clarifies whether heavy off-road capability is meant.

Other meanings

  • off-road vehiclenoun
  • sport utility vehiclenoun

Opposites

  • turismopassenger carnoun
  • coche urbanocity carnoun

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