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"Autocar" is a noun which is often translated as "bus", and "autobús" is a noun which is also often translated as "bus". Learn more about the difference between "autocar" and "autobús" below.
el autocar(
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toh
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kahr
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
1. (vehicle)
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
a. bus
Las familias están en la estación esperando a que llegue el autocar con los estudiantes.The families are at the station waiting for the bus to arrive with the students.
b. coach
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
El colegio alquiló dos autocares para llevar a los niños de excursión.The school hired two coaches to take the children on a trip.
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el autobús(
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boos
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. bus
Necesito tomar dos autobuses para llegar al trabajo.I need to take two buses to get to work.
b. coach
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
En esta ciudad, viajar en autobús es más barato que viajar en tren.Travelling by coach is cheaper than travelling by train in this city.
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