Signification
To use a bus as a mode of transport.
Contexte culturel
Buses are often called 'autobuses' or simply 'el bus'. In Madrid, the blue buses are iconic. The word 'guagua' is used instead of 'autobús'. This comes from the English 'wagon' or possibly a Caribbean indigenous word. Buses are called 'colectivos' or 'bondis'. Using 'coger' here will definitely cause a misunderstanding.
The LatAm Trap
Always remember: Spain = Coger, Mexico/Argentina = Tomar.
The 'Yo' Form
Write 'cojo' with a 'j' ten times to build muscle memory.
Signification
To use a bus as a mode of transport.
The LatAm Trap
Always remember: Spain = Coger, Mexico/Argentina = Tomar.
The 'Yo' Form
Write 'cojo' with a 'j' ten times to build muscle memory.
Greeting
Say 'Hola' to the driver in Spain; it's polite and common.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'coger'.
Yo siempre _______ el autobús a las ocho.
The 'yo' form of 'coger' requires a 'j' to maintain the sound.
Which phrase is best to use in Mexico City?
Para ir al aeropuerto, voy a...
In Mexico, 'tomar' is the polite and standard verb.
Complete the dialogue.
- ¿Cómo vas al trabajo? - _______ el autobús.
The speaker is answering about themselves, so 'yo' form is needed.
Match the phrase to the region.
Where would you say 'Coger la guagua'?
'Guagua' is the specific word for bus in the Canary Islands and Caribbean.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Regional Verbs
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesYo siempre _______ el autobús a las ocho.
The 'yo' form of 'coger' requires a 'j' to maintain the sound.
Para ir al aeropuerto, voy a...
In Mexico, 'tomar' is the polite and standard verb.
- ¿Cómo vas al trabajo? - _______ el autobús.
The speaker is answering about themselves, so 'yo' form is needed.
Where would you say 'Coger la guagua'?
'Guagua' is the specific word for bus in the Canary Islands and Caribbean.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
6 questionsMostly yes, especially in casual speech. In very formal or technical writing, it might appear, but it's safer to avoid it entirely.
Yes! You can 'coger' the train, the taxi, or the plane in Spain.
Because 'autobús' is a masculine noun.
Los autobuses. Note that the accent on the 'u' disappears in the plural.
Yes, 'el bus' is a very common and accepted shortening.
In many Spanish cities, you can pay with a card or phone on the bus, but having a 'bonobús' (pass) is cheaper.
Expressions liées
Perder el autobús
contrastTo miss the bus
Subirse al autobús
similarTo get on the bus
Bajarse del autobús
contrastTo get off the bus
