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"Transportación" is a noun which is often translated as "transportation", and "transporte" is a noun which is also often translated as "transportation". Learn more about the difference between "transportación" and "transporte" below.
la transportación(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (general)
a. transportation
La mayor parte de la transportación de bienes se realizaba por vías fluviales.Most of the transportation of goods was carried out along the waterways.
el transporte(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (conveyance)
a. transportation (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Ya pagamos por el transporte al hotel.We've already paid for our transportation to the hotel.
b. transport (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Cada línea aérea tiene sus reglas sobre el transporte de animales vivos.Every airline has its regulations concerning the transport of live animals.
c. carriage
Estos vehículos son especiales para el transporte de pasajeros.These vehicles are specially designed for the carriage of passengers.
2. (vehicle)
a. transport
El hospital cuenta con un helicóptero como transporte de emergencia.The hospital has a helicopter as emergency transport.
b. means of transport
Mi bicicleta es mi transporte para ir a la escuela.My bicycle is my means of transport for getting to school.
