Spanish · Travel & Getting Around
"Train" in Spanish: tren
el tren
Train in Spanish is el tren. It is masculine. Say en tren for by train.
Morning commute
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How to pronounce tren
Say it
trehn
/ˈtɾen/
trehn. One clear syllable. Soft final n.
"Train" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el tren | the train Default noun. | Default noun. |
| en tren | by train Travel mode. | Travel mode. |
| la estación de tren | the train station Where trains leave. | Where trains leave. |
| tomar el tren | to take the train Everyday travel talk. | Everyday travel talk. |
How to use tren in real life
- 1Morning commute
Tomo el tren a las siete.
I take the train at seven.
Tomo el tren is common.
- 2Buying tickets
¿Cuánto cuesta el tren a Puebla?
How much is the train to Puebla?
Ask price with el tren.
- 3Platform talk
El tren sale del andén tres.
The train leaves from platform three.
El tren plus platform number.
Mistakes English speakers make with tren
Incorrect: La tren llega tarde.
Correct: El tren llega tarde.
Tren is masculine: el tren.
Incorrect: Voy por tren.
Correct: Voy en tren.
Say en tren for by train.
Good to know
Many cities use metro more than long-distance tren. Ask for estación de tren when you need intercity rail.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing how to travel
ChatPal
¿Vamos en tren o en bus?
Shall we go by train or by bus?
You
Prefiero el tren. Es más rápido.
I prefer the train. It's faster.
ChatPal
De acuerdo. Compro boletos.
Okay. I'll buy tickets.
You
El tren sale a las diez.
The train leaves at ten.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Train" in Spanish
Is tren masculine?
Yes: el tren, un tren.
How do I say by train?
En tren.
Tren or metro?
Metro is city subway. Tren is often longer trips.
How do you pronounce tren?
Trehn. Keep tren short.
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