Taking a Taxi, Bus, or Train – Public Transportation in Spanish
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Welcome to this ElayaaHUB Spanish conversation event!
In this practical and dynamic session, we’ll focus on how to use public transportation in Spanish-speaking countries—whether you’re taking a taxi, catching a bus, or navigating a train station.
These essential travel expressions will help you feel more confident asking for directions, buying tickets, understanding routes, and communicating with drivers or staff. Let’s ride together—because Spanish is your passport to anywhere.
Key Vocabulary & Expressions
Spanish words and phrases that will help you navigate this conversation 😊
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Types of Transport
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Taxi – Taxi
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Bus – Autobús / Colectivo
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Train – Tren
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Subway / Metro – Metro / Subte
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Station – Estación
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Stop – Parada
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Route – Ruta / Recorrido
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Speaking With Drivers & Staff
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Where does this bus go? – ¿A dónde va este autobús?
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How much is the fare? – ¿Cuánto cuesta el pasaje?
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I want to go to... – Quiero ir a...
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Can you drop me off here? – ¿Puede dejarme aquí?
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Is this the right stop? – ¿Es esta la parada correcta?
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What time does it leave? – ¿A qué hora sale?
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At the Station
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Ticket – Boleto / Billete
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One-way / Round trip – Solo ida / Ida y vuelta
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Schedule – Horario
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Platform – Andén
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Departure / Arrival – Salida / Llegada
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Practice Navigating a Real Route
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Look up a real map of a city like Madrid, Buenos Aires, or Mexico City. Choose a route.
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Describe your trip aloud in Spanish: “Primero tomo el metro en la línea 2, después cambio al autobús número 41...”
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Role-play asking for help. Imagine you’re lost and need to ask a driver or stranger for directions.
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Simulate a full taxi dialogue. From pick-up to destination, include greeting, location, fare, and thanks.
Use everyday expressions. Speak with calm and clarity, and remember—confidence is the real ticket.
Reflection Question 🌱
¿Cómo te sientes al usar transporte público en un país extranjero? ¿Qué parte te resulta más desafiante?
How do you feel about using public transportation in a foreign country? What part do you find most challenging?
Consider writing down your thoughts in Spanish to warm up for the event!💡
Beyond Language ✨
"Every journey teaches us something new. When we step into a bus, train, or taxi in a new country, we are not just moving from point A to point B—we are expanding our comfort zone.
Public transportation is a dance of directions, timing, and trust. And every interaction along the way—every ‘¿Dónde me bajo?’ or ‘¿Cuánto cuesta?’—is a chance to grow more present, more adaptable, and more connected.
Let Spanish be your compass in motion. Let the journey move you—inside and out.”
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