Buses and Stops
In Spain, the most common verb for taking or catching public transport is coger. You will hear it used often when it is time to catch el autobús (the bus) at la parada (the stop).
Riding the Metro
To navigate the city quickly without traffic, you can take el metro (the metro). When planning your route, you will look for a specific línea (line).
Note that the yo (I) form of coger changes the g to a j to keep the same consonant sound: yo cojo (I take).
Taxis and Drivers
For a more direct trip, you might take el taxi (the taxi). The person driving you is el conductor (the driver).
Getting On and Off
When using public transport, use the verb subir for getting on a vehicle. It is often followed by the preposition a (to), which combines with the masculine article el to form the single word al (to the).
To get off a vehicle, use bajar. When talking about getting off yourself, Spanish commonly uses its reflexive form, placing a pronoun before the verb, like me bajo (I get off).
Trams and Payment
Depending on the city, you might also have the option to ride el tranvía (the tram). Before you travel, make sure you have your payment method ready, such as a travel pass or la tarjeta (the card).
