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"Combis" is a form of "combi", a noun which is often translated as "minibus". "Autobúses" is a form of "autobús", a noun which is often translated as "bus". Learn more about the difference between "combis" and "autobúses" below.
la combi(
kohm
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bee
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (vehicle) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. minibus
La banda viajó a la próxima ciudad en una combi.The band travelled to the next city in a minibus.
b. combi
Cargamos las tablas de surf en el techo de la combi y nos dirigimos hacia la playa.We put the surf boards on the roof of the combi and drove to the beach.
c. combi van
Viajamos por todo el país por un año en una combi.We travelled around the country for a year in a combi van.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. refrigerator-freezer (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Vendimos el refrigerador compacto y compramos un combi grande.We sold the compact freezer and bought a large refrigerator-freezer.
b. fridge-freezer (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Las cervezas están en la parte superior del combi.The beers are in the top part of the fridge-freezer.
el autobús(
ow
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toh
-
boos
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (transport)
b. coach (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the 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.
