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transbordo

transfer

noun trans-BOHR-doh Rare
Travel & Places Transportation

Also means

transit

Usage Note

Transbordo refers specifically to the transfer of passengers or goods from one vehicle, ship, or train to another. It is common in travel contexts: hacer transbordo (to transfer, to change vehicles). The verb is transbordar. In airport or metro signage, transbordo often appears where English signs would say 'connection' or 'transfer'.

Examples

"Hay que hacer transbordo en Madrid."

Natural Translation

You have to transfer in Madrid.

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