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Off We Go in Spanish
Learn how to describe your daily travels with your little one. In Spanish, we use the verb 'ir' (to go) combined with the preposition 'en' to talk about traveling by different modes of transport.
What you'll learn
- Identify common vehicles in Spanish
- Use the verb 'ir' (to go) in the 'we' form
- Learn the preposition 'en' for methods of travel
Spanish phrases for off we go
Hoy vamos en coche.
We go by car today.
'Coche' is the most common word for car in Spain.
Hoy vamos en autobús.
We go by bus today.
You can also say 'bus' in many regions.
Hoy vamos en tren.
We go by train today.
'Tren' sounds very similar to the English word.
Hoy vamos en tranvía.
We go by tram today.
'Tranvía' refers to streetcars or trams.
Hoy vamos en barco.
We go by boat today.
'Barco' is used for most types of boats or ships.
Hoy vamos en taxi.
We go by taxi today.
This word is the same in both languages.
Hoy vamos en avión.
We go by plane today.
Don't forget the accent on the 'o'.
Hoy vamos en metro.
We go by underground today.
'Metro' is the common term for the subway or underground.
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hoy
today
The 'h' is always silent in Spanish.
vamos
we go
From the verb 'ir'.
en
by / in
When talking about transport, 'en' means 'by'.
Using 'Ir en'
To say you travel 'by' a specific vehicle, Spanish uses 'ir en' + [transport]. Unlike English, you don't usually need a word like 'a' or 'the' between 'en' and the vehicle.
| Use | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Structure | ir + en + vehicle | Vamos en coche. |
| We go | Nosotros vamos | Vamos en tren. |
More examples
¡Mira, el tren! Hoy vamos en tren.
Look, the train! We go by train today.
A natural way to point out the transport to a child.
Vamos en autobús, bebé.
We are going by bus, baby.
Simple and direct for daily routines.