Meaning
To travel using public bus transportation.
Cultural Background
In Spain, 'coger' is very common, but be careful as it has a vulgar meaning in some Latin American countries. In Mexico, 'tomar' is the standard and 'coger' should be avoided entirely due to its sexual connotation. In countries like Cuba or the Dominican Republic, you might hear 'guagua' instead of 'autobús'.
Regional check
Always check if your host country prefers 'tomar' or 'coger'.
Meaning
To travel using public bus transportation.
Regional check
Always check if your host country prefers 'tomar' or 'coger'.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence.
Yo ____ el autobús para ir al trabajo.
Tomar is the correct verb for taking transport.
Select the correct option.
Which is correct?
Tomar is the standard collocation.
🎉 Score: /2
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
2 exercisesYo ____ el autobús para ir al trabajo.
Tomar is the correct verb for taking transport.
Which is correct?
Tomar is the standard collocation.
🎉 Score: /2
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, if you are talking about any bus, but 'el' is more common for the specific service.
Related Phrases
Ir en autobús
similarTo go by bus
Esperar el autobús
builds onTo wait for the bus
