Spanish · Travel & Getting Around
"Bus" in Spanish: autobús
el autobús
Note: also: el bus; MX: el camión; AR: el colectivo
Bus in Spanish is el autobús. It is masculine. In Mexico camión can also mean a city autobús.
Asking directions
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How to pronounce autobús
Say it
ow-toh-BOOS
/au.to.ˈβus/
ow-toh-BOOS. Stress BOOS. Accent on ú.
"Bus" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el autobús | the bus Wide Latin American default. | Wide Latin American default. |
| el bus | the bus Short everyday form. | Short everyday form. |
| el camión | the bus (Mexico) City bus in much of Mexico. | City bus in much of Mexico. |
| el colectivo | city bus / shared van (Argentina) Common in Argentina. | Common in Argentina. |
| la parada de autobús | the bus stop Where you wait. | Where you wait. |
How to use autobús in real life
- 1Asking directions
¿Dónde para el autobús?
Where does the bus stop?
Ask with el autobús.
- 2Boarding
Este autobús va al centro.
This bus goes downtown.
Este autobús names the vehicle.
- 3Paying
¿Cuánto cuesta el autobús?
How much is the bus?
Fare question with autobús.
Mistakes English speakers make with autobús
Incorrect: La autobús está lleno.
Correct: El autobús está lleno.
Autobús is masculine: el autobús.
Incorrect: Voy por autobús.
Correct: Voy en autobús.
Use en autobús for by bus.
Good to know
Camión means truck in many places. In Mexico it often means city autobús. Autobús is understood almost everywhere.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Catching a city bus
ChatPal
¿Tomamos este autobús?
Shall we take this bus?
You
Sí. El autobús para aquí.
Yes. The bus stops here.
ChatPal
Sube. Yo pago.
Get on. I'll pay.
You
Gracias. Bajo en la próxima parada del autobús.
Thanks. I'll get off at the next bus stop.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bus" in Spanish
Is autobús masculine?
Yes: el autobús, un autobús.
Autobús or bus?
Both work. Autobús is clearer for learners.
Why do Mexicans say camión?
In Mexico camión often means city bus. Autobús still works.
How do you pronounce autobús?
Ow-toh-BOOS. Stress the ú in autobús.
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