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"Subway (metro)" in Spanish: metro
el metro
The subway is el metro. It is masculine. Ask ¿Qué línea de metro va al centro?
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How to pronounce metro
Say it
MEH-troh
/ˈme.tɾo/
MEH-troh. Stress MEH. Soft final o.
"Subway (metro)" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el metro | the subway / metro Default city rail. | Default city rail. |
| tomar el metro | to take the subway Transport plan. | Transport plan. |
| estación de metro | subway station Stop name. | Stop name. |
| línea de metro | subway line Route color or number. | Route color or number. |
How to use metro in real life
- 1Directions
¿Qué línea de metro va al centro?
Which subway line goes downtown?
Map ask.
- 2Ride
Tomamos el metro a las ocho.
We'll take the subway at eight.
Timing.
- 3Ticket
¿Dónde compro el boleto del metro?
Where do I buy the subway ticket?
Latin American boleto.
Mistakes English speakers make with metro
Incorrect: La metro es rápido.
Correct: El metro es rápido.
Metro is masculine: el metro.
Incorrect: Compro un billete del metro.
Correct: Compro un boleto del metro.
Prefer boleto in Latin America.
Good to know
Good to knowMetro is the subway. Metro machines may sell a boleto or a card. Follow local signs.
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Navigating the metro map
ChatPal
El metro es más rápido que el bus.
The subway is faster than the bus.
You
¿Cuál estación de metro queda cerca?
Which subway station is nearby?
ChatPal
Dos cuadras, línea azul.
Two blocks, blue line.
You
Genial. Compro el boleto.
Great. I'll buy the ticket.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Subway (metro)" in Spanish
Gender of metro?
Masculine: el metro.
Take the subway?
Tomar el metro.
Subway ticket?
Boleto del metro.
Pronounce metro?
MEH-troh, stress on MEH.
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