Translation of Spanish word "tren" to English
tren
/tɾen/
Meaning
NounElongated or trailing portion. The elongated back portion of a dress or skirt (or an ornamental piece of material added to similar effect), which drags along the ground.
How to use
Tren ('train') is masculine. Viajar en tren — To travel by train.
🇬🇧 English
train
Example
Desafortunadamente, la dama de honor principal pisó la cola de la novia mientras caminaban por el pasillo.
Unfortunately, the head bridesmaid stepped on the bride's train as they walked down the aisle.
Desafortunadamente, la dama de honor principal pisó la cola de la novia mientras caminaban por el pasillo.
Unfortunately, the head bridesmaid stepped on the bride's train as they walked down the aisle.
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Common phrases
- tren de alta velocidad— high-speed train
- perder el tren— to miss the train
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What does the Spanish word "tren" mean?▼
The Spanish word "tren" means "train" in English.
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Can I see an example sentence with "tren"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "El tren llega a la estación." (which translates as "Unfortunately, the head bridesmaid stepped on the bride's train as they walked down the aisle.").
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