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ciclomotor

moped

noun see-kloh-moh-TOHR Rare

Usage Note

Ciclomotor is the technical and legal term in Spain for a low-powered two-wheeled vehicle (typically under 50cc), roughly equivalent to a moped. Colloquially, speakers often say moto or vespa. In traffic law, a ciclomotor requires a specific licence category (AM in Spain). Do not confuse with motocicleta (motorcycle), which has a higher engine capacity.

Examples

"Mi hermano va al trabajo en ciclomotor."

Natural Translation

My brother goes to work by moped.

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