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"Transporte" is a form of "transporte", a noun which is often translated as "transportation". "Transportista" is a noun which is often translated as "carrier". Learn more about the difference between "transporte" and "transportista" below.
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.
el transportista, la transportista(
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)This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
1. (occupation)
a. carrier
El transportista se hizo responsable por los daños que sufrió la mercancía.The carrier took responsibility for the damage sustained by the merchandise.
b. hauler (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Necesitamos contratar a un transportista para llevar la mercancía a China.We need to hire a hauler to take the merchandise to China.
c. haulier (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Beto invirtió sus ahorros en un camión y ahora trabaja como transportista.Beto purchased a lorry with his savings and now he works as a haulier.
d. haulage contractor (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
El transportista llegó al puerto a recoger la carga del barco.The haulage contractor arrived at the pier to pick up the cargo from the ship.
