For example, you can say I go to work by bus ou We travel by plane for holidays. Knowing these words like car, bus, train, plane, boat, bike, e motorbike makes your English communication clearer and more effective. Start using them today to describe your journeys!
What are common transport words?
Many words help us talk about how we travel. These are some of the most common and useful words for transport.
- A car é um veículo com quatro rodas. Muitas pessoas usam um car para ir trabalhar ou visitar amigos.
- A bus is a large vehicle that carries many people. It often follows a specific route in a city.
- A train is a long vehicle that runs on railway tracks. It can carry many people or goods over long distances.
- A plane is a vehicle that flies in the air. People use a plane to travel to different countries.
- A boat is a small vessel that travels on water. You can see boats on rivers, lakes, or the sea.
- A bike (or bicycle) is a vehicle with two wheels. You use your legs to make it move.
- A motorbike é um veículo com duas rodas e um motor. É mais rápido do que um bike.
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How do we use transport words?
We use different small words (prepositions) with transport words. The most common way to talk about general transport is with by.
- Uso by with most transport words: by car, by bus, by train, by plane, by boat, by bike, by motorbike.
- When you walk, you say on foot.
- When you talk about a specific vehicle, you might use take the. Por exemplo, take the bus ou take the train.
| Palavra em inglês | What it is |
|---|---|
| car | A vehicle with four wheels for personal travel. |
| bus | A large vehicle that carries many people on a route. |
| train | A long vehicle that runs on tracks. |
| plane | A vehicle that flies in the sky. |
| boat | A vessel that travels on water. |
| bike | A bicycle; a two-wheeled vehicle you pedal. |
| motorbike | A two-wheeled vehicle with an engine. |
Exemplos
- I go to school by bus every day.
- My family travels by car on weekends.
- They went to the island by boat.
- She likes to ride her bike in the park.
- We will fly to London by plane.
- He has a fast motorbike.
- The train leaves at 7 o’clock.
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Using ‘in’ instead of ‘by’
Spanish speakers often say in car ou in bus because in Spanish you say ‘en coche’ or ‘en autobús’. However, in English, for general transport, we use by.
- Correto: I travel by car.
- Incorreto: I travel in car.
Remember to use by when you talk about the method of transport.
Perguntas frequentes
What is a ‘car’?
A car is a common vehicle with four wheels used for personal travel on roads. For example, My car is red.
How do I say ‘viajar en autobús’ in English?
You can say travel by bus ou take the bus. Both are correct. For example, I travel by bus to work.
What is the difference between ‘bike’ and ‘motorbike’?
A bike (or bicycle) moves when you pedal with your feet. A motorbike has an engine and moves by itself, like a small car but with two wheels.
Can I use ‘on’ for transport?
Yes, but usually for specific types of transport where you stand or walk inside, like on the bus ou on the train. For general methods, use by.
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