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"Driver" in Spanish: conductor / conductora
el conductor / la conductora
Note: also: el chofer
Driver is el conductor or la conductora. Taxi drivers also go by chofer beside conductor. Conductor fits buses, cars, and licenses.
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How to pronounce conductor / conductora
Say it
kohn-dook-TOHR
/kon.dukˈtoɾ/
kohn-dook-TOHR. Stress TOHR. Feminine conductora adds -ah.
"Driver" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el conductor / la conductora | the driver General word for anyone who drives. | General word for anyone who drives. |
| el chofer | chauffeur / hired driver Taxis, private cars, and company drivers. | Taxis, private cars, and company drivers. |
| licencia de conductor | driver's license Official paperwork; wording varies by country. | Official paperwork; wording varies by country. |
| conductor de autobús | bus driver Public transit roles. | Public transit roles. |
How to use conductor / conductora in real life
- 1On the bus
El conductor espera en cada parada.
The driver waits at each stop.
Conductor is natural for bus drivers.
- 2Ride share
La conductora llegó en cinco minutos.
The driver arrived in five minutes.
Conductora for a female driver.
- 3Parking lot
Los conductores buscan un lugar libre.
The drivers are looking for a free spot.
Plural conductores for many drivers.
Mistakes English speakers make with conductor / conductora
Incorrect: El driver cobró de más.
Correct: El conductor cobró de más.
Say conductor or chofer, not English driver.
Incorrect: Ella es buen conductor.
Correct: Ella es buena conductora.
Use conductora and buena for a woman.
Good to know
Good to knowChofer is common for hired drivers in Mexico. Conductor still appears on signs and licenses. Both fit travel talk.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Catching a city bus
ChatPal
Pregúntale al conductor si para allá.
Ask the driver if it stops there.
You
La conductora dijo que sí para.
The driver said it does stop.
ChatPal
Entonces ustedes suben en esta puerta.
Then you get on at this door.
You
Voy adelante. Gracias.
I'll go ahead. Thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Driver" in Spanish
Conductor or chofer?
Conductor is general. Chofer often means a hired driver.
Gender forms?
Conductor (m), conductora (f).
How do I say bus driver?
Conductor de autobús or chofer de camión, by country.
License wording?
Many forms say licencia de conducir or de conductor.
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