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andén means platform (train, metro) — a common term in Travel Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: August 23, 2025

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andén

noun • /[an-DEN]/

platform (train, metro)

Example:

El tren llega al andén cuatro en cinco minutos.

The train arrives on platform four in five minutes.

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🧠 What does andén mean?

In Spanish, "andén" refers to the raised platform in a train or metro station where passengers wait for and board/exit the train. Think of it as the designated area next to the tracks. It's a very common word used throughout the Spanish-speaking world.

📚 Extra examples

  • El tren llegará al andén número cuatro.
    The train will arrive at platform four.
  • Por favor, espere detrás de la línea amarilla del andén.
    Please wait behind the yellow line on the platform.
  • Cuidado con el espacio entre el tren y el andén.
    Mind the gap between the train and the platform.
  • Bajé del tren y caminé por el andén.
    I got off the train and walked along the platform.
  • ¿En qué andén sale el tren a Barcelona?
    From which platform does the train to Barcelona depart?

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'platform' in Spanish?
The most common way to say 'platform' (in the context of trains or metros) is "andén."
How do you pronounce 'andén' in Spanish?
It's pronounced ahn-DEN, with the stress on the second syllable.
How do you use 'andén' in a sentence?
You can use it like this: "El tren llegará al andén número dos." (The train will arrive at platform two.)
What is the English translation of 'andén'?
The English translation of 'andén' is 'platform'.
Does 'andén' change for gender or number?
No, "andén" is a masculine noun and stays the same in the singular and plural (though you'd use "los andenes" for the plural form with the article).
Is 'andén' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, if you're traveling by train or metro, you'll hear and use this word frequently.
Does 'andén' have slang or double meanings?
Not really. It's a pretty straightforward word with a clear meaning related to train travel.
Is 'andén' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, "andén" is used with the same meaning across Spain and Latin America.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "andén"

Synonyms: plataforma (less common for trains)

💡 Did You Know?

In some Spanish-speaking regions, you might hear other words used locally for platform, but "andén" is generally understood everywhere.

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