How to say CAR in Spanish
There are three main ways of saying car in Spanish and it depends on where you live.
The following guide is a general idea of how car is said in some of the Spanish-speaking countries:
- Argentina – auto
- Bolivia – auto
- Chile – auto
- Colombia – carro
- Mexico – carro – coche – It depends on the region of Mexico. In the middle (central part) of Mexico coche is often used. Carro is used in the rest of the country.
- Perú – auto
- Spain – coche
- Uruguay – auto
- Venezuela – carro
(If you know of the correct word for other countries, please let us know in the comments)
Auto is a short way of saying automóvil. If you ever say the complete word (automóvil) people will most likely look at you in a strange way.
Did you know….?
Did you know that in some countries (such as Chile) coche can also mean a baby stroller?
Carro can also refer to a shopping cart.
Another random fact
In Spain Coche means car but in Mexico and Chile, Coche refers to the horse-drawn buggy.
In Spain Carro refers to the horse-drawn buggy but in Mexico Carro means car.
Question for those living in (or from) a Spanish-speaking country:
How do you say CAR in your country?
What meanings do CARRO, COCHE and AUTO have in your country?
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