Dive into the Spanish CLEP Exam with our study tools. Utilize multiple choice questions and flashcards, each with comprehensive explanations and insights to help you gear up for success!

Each practice test/flash card set has 50 randomly selected questions from a bank of over 500. You'll get a new set of questions each time!

Practice this question and more.


How do you say 'the subway' in Spanish?

  1. El carro

  2. El barco

  3. El metro

  4. La bicicleta

The correct answer is: El metro

The correct answer is indeed "el metro," which directly translates to "the subway" in English. This term specifically refers to the underground or elevated rail system used for mass transportation in urban areas. The other options do not translate to "the subway." For instance, "el carro" means "the car," referring to a personal vehicle, while "el barco" means "the boat," which is used for traveling on water. "La bicicleta" translates to "the bicycle," a form of transportation that is human-powered and not related to rail systems. Thus, "el metro" is the appropriate choice when referring to subway transportation.