catch the bus

catch the bus(
kehch
 
thuh
 
buhs
)
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
a. tomar el bus
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
(Latin America)
He catches the bus to work every day.Toma el bus para ir al trabajo todos los días.
b. tomar el colectivo
Regionalism used in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela
(South America)
We tried to catch the bus, but we missed it.Tratamos de tomar el colectivo, pero lo perdimos.
c. tomar el camión
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
Instead of catching the bus to Port Authority, why don't we take the train?En lugar de tomar el camión a Port Authority, ¿por qué no vamos en subte?
d. coger el autobús
Regionalism used in Spain
(Spain)
If you run, you will catch the bus.Si corres, cogerás el autobús.
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