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vagón means carriage; train car — a common term in Travel Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: August 24, 2025

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vagón

noun • /[bah-GON]/

carriage; train car

Example:

Sube al vagón cinco, es más tranquilo.

Get in car five; it's calmer.

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🧠 What does vagón mean?

The Spanish word "vagón" translates to "carriage" or "train car" in English. It refers to a single unit of a train, typically used for carrying passengers or goods. Think of the individual compartments or sections that make up a whole train – each of those is a "vagón".

📚 Extra examples

  • El vagón de primera clase era muy cómodo.
    The first-class carriage was very comfortable.
  • Perdimos nuestro equipaje en el vagón restaurante.
    We lost our luggage in the dining car.
  • Había mucha gente en el vagón.
    There were a lot of people in the train car.
  • El tren tenía diez vagones.
    The train had ten carriages.
  • Subimos al último vagón del tren.
    We boarded the last car of the train.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'carriage' or 'train car' in Spanish?
You say "vagón" in Spanish for both 'carriage' and 'train car'.
How do you pronounce 'vagón' in Spanish?
It's pronounced \bah-GON\, with the stress on the last syllable. The 'g' is pronounced like the 'g' in 'go'.
How do you use 'vagón' in a sentence?
Here are a few examples: "El vagón estaba lleno." (The train car was full.) or "Viajamos en el último vagón." (We traveled in the last carriage.).
What is the English translation of 'vagón'?
The English translation of "vagón" is "carriage" or "train car".
Does 'vagón' change for gender or number?
Yes, 'vagón' is a masculine noun. For plural, you use "vagones" (e.g., "los vagones" - the carriages/train cars).
Is 'vagón' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, "vagón" is a common word, especially if you're talking about travel by train.
Does 'vagón' have slang or double meanings?
Not really. It's a pretty straightforward word. In some contexts, it might be used metaphorically to describe a crowded space (like a packed bus), but this isn't extremely common.
Is 'vagón' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the meaning and usage of "vagón" are generally the same across Spain and Latin America.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "vagón"

Synonyms: coche (train car - less common), carro (train car - primarily Latin America)

💡 Did You Know?

The word "vagón" comes from the French word "wagon," which has the same meaning.

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