Is camión appropriate for a small pickup truck? (Ford Ranger) If not what word is?

Question

So many kinds of trucks. But really, my question subject line includes all I want.

Answer 1

Camioneta is the word for pickup truck.

I agree. I think the use "camión" for pickup truck is very specific to Mexico. In Puerto Rico, a pickup truck is "una guagua". - Gekkosan, MAR 16, 2010

I agree, I would also use "camioneta". - amy_moreno, NOV 22, 2010

Answer 2

no, CAMION means a big truck, like the uhal trucks, but CAMIONETA is the right word for any pick up.

Answer 3

The correct answer in Honduras is pick-up. A camioneta is a closed van. A camion is a 16 wheeler. Trust me, this is the correct answer here.

This type of things varies a lot from country to country. In Spain we use camioneta for pickup trucks, small strucks, etc.. A van however is a 'furgoneta' - bill1111, NOV 22, 2010

Answer 4

Hi Michael. Welcome to the forum.

Yes, I'd say "camión" is the perfect word for pickup truck (at least what I heard in Mexico)

I had a Dodge Dakota and we called it a camión (my wife is from Madrid) - Evan99, MAR 16, 2010

I can assure you in Spain we don't call a pickup truck a 'camión', I'm sure she just picked up the Mexican use. - bill1111, NOV 22, 2010

Answer 5

I asked that question while riding in one in Panama. The driver told me "pick-up". I didn't know if he was pulling my leg or what but that was all I got from him, so I guess it's just a matter of who you're talking to. By the way, that was some of the only English he knew. But, my guess would be camioneta, at least that's what I call my Ranger.

Answer 6

Around here we use:

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"camioneta", "troca" and "troque" completly inter-changable all the time for "pick-up" truck.

"van" and "furgoneta" for a "van" (passanger or delivery van).

"vanette" for "mini-van"

"cuatro por cuatro" big 4x4's (can be "todoterreno" - not to often)

"utilitario todoterreno", "utilitario" and "todoterreno" and just "SUV"; for SUV's

Answer 7

The correct answer in Honduras is pick-up. A camioneta is a closed van. A camion is a 16 wheeler. Trust me, this is the correct answer here.

In Spain that closed van would be a furgoneta

Answer 8

Here is the type of vehicles that you see when you google camionetas de venta en México

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What a great idea! I never would have thought of it, but i will certain use it now. - christine2, ABR 30, 2010

Answer 9

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Answer 10

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Answer 11

Michael,

Camión can also mean to be gorgeous .

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Answer 12

Camioneta is better for a small truck.

Answer 13

all,

Thank you very much. I