Spanish Conversation · Level 134
45 words
Spanish word
vehicular
Pronunciation
IPA/beikuˈlaɾ/
Meaning
- adjectivevehicular
Example
Hubo un choque vehicular en la ciudad.
There was a vehicular accident in the city.
More examples
Instalaron un control vehicular cerca del mercado.
They installed a traffic checkpoint near the market.
Core concept
Conditions or occurrences involving one or more vehicles.
Common phrases
accidente vehicular
traffic accident
choque vehicular
traffic collision
control vehicular
traffic checkpoint
Similar words
vial: Relating to roads or lanes, including their layout, markings, and traffic flow.
automovilístico: Relating specifically to automobiles and events or problems involving cars.
Definition in Spanish
Describe asuntos, eventos o condiciones vinculadas con vehículos.
Word origin
It derives from vehículo, which ultimately comes from Latin vehiculum 'conveyance' (from vehere 'to carry'), with an adjectival formation that gives the sense 'relating to vehicles'.
Usage tips
- The adjective 'vehicular' commonly collocates with nouns such as 'accidente' and 'circulación', so learners encounter it more in formal reports than in casual conversation.