Spanish word

vehículo

Pronunciation

IPA/beˈikulo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounvehicle

Example

Necesito un vehículo para ir al trabajo.

I need a vehicle to get to work.

Illustration for vehículo (vehicle)

More examples

En mi ciudad cada vez hay más vehículos eléctricos.

In my city there are more and more electric vehicles.

Core concept

Means of transport for people or goods.

Common phrases

  • vehículo privado

    private vehicle

  • vehículo público

    public vehicle

  • vehículo eléctrico

    electric vehicle

Similar words

coche: Small passenger car commonly used for daily commuting and errands.
automóvil: Motor vehicle for road travel, used in formal or official language.
motocicleta: Engine-powered two-wheeled vehicle steered by handlebars for road use.
bicicleta: Pedal-powered two-wheeled vehicle propelled by the rider for short trips.

Definition in Spanish

Medio de transporte que sirve para llevar personas o mercancías por tierra, mar o aire.

Word origin

The word comes from Latin vehiculum, formed from the verb vehere 'to carry' plus the noun-forming suffix -culum.

Usage tips

  • Commonly used in formal, technical, or official contexts, while speakers in Spain usually say coche and many Latin Americans say carro or auto.

Other meanings

  • conveyancenoun

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