Noun · A1 · Spanish glossary

Autobús: bus

autobús

Pronunciation: ow-toh-BOOS (stress the capital letters)

Autobús means “bus” in English.

Quick answer

Meaning: bus
How to say it: ow-toh-BOOS
Gender: el autobús
Level: Beginner (A1)

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What “autobús” means and how to use it

Autobús means “bus.” The first syllable sounds like “ow” in “cow.”

Gender and plural

Gender: el autobús (masculine)
Plural: los autobuses

Examples with audio

Tomo el autobús todos los días.I take the bus every day.
El autobús llega en diez minutos.The bus arrives in ten minutes.
Voy al centro en autobús.I go downtown by bus.

Usage tip

The plural is “autobuses,” and the accent disappears. Regional words include camión (Mexico), colectivo (Argentina), guagua (Caribbean), and bus (many countries).

Spanish around the world

Bus: “autobús” (Spain, Mexico), “camión” (Mexico, city bus), “colectivo” (Argentina), “guagua” (Caribbean, Canary Islands), “micro” (Chile), “bus” (Colombia, Peru, others).

Frequently asked questions

How do you say “bus” in Spanish?

“bus” in Spanish is “autobús.” It is pronounced ow-toh-BOOS, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.

How do you pronounce “autobús”?

Say ow-toh-BOOS. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.

Is “autobús” masculine or feminine?

Autobús is masculine: “el autobús.” The plural is “autobuses.”

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