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passenger

/ˈpæs.ən.dʒər/

A passenger is a person who travels in a vehicle, such as a car, bus, train, or airplane, but is not driving it or working on it. They usually pay a fare or have a ticket to travel from one place to another.

Ejemplos

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The bus was full of passengers going to the city center.

The bus was filled with people traveling to the middle of the city.

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All passengers are requested to remain seated during takeoff.

Every person traveling on the plane must stay in their seats when the plane leaves the ground.

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I'm just a passenger today, so I can look at the view.

I am not the driver today, so I am free to watch the scenery.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
passenger
Relacionado
passage
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Truco para recordar

A passenger 'passes' the time while someone else drives the car.

Quiz rápido

The ______ sat in the back of the taxi and looked at his phone.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: passenger

Ejemplos

1

The bus was full of passengers going to the city center.

everyday

The bus was filled with people traveling to the middle of the city.

2

All passengers are requested to remain seated during takeoff.

formal

Every person traveling on the plane must stay in their seats when the plane leaves the ground.

3

I'm just a passenger today, so I can look at the view.

informal

I am not the driver today, so I am free to watch the scenery.

4

The study examines the behavior of passengers in crowded subway stations.

academic

The research looks at how people traveling in the metro act when it is busy.

5

The company aims to provide a better experience for every passenger.

business

The business wants to make sure every traveler has a good time.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
passenger
Relacionado
passage

Colocaciones comunes

passenger seat The seat in a vehicle where a traveler sits.
airline passenger A person traveling by airplane.
passenger train A train designed to carry people rather than goods.
front-seat passenger A person sitting in the front of a car next to the driver.
transit passenger A person passing through an airport to catch another flight.

Frases Comunes

back-seat driver

A passenger who tells the driver how to drive.

passenger manifest

An official list of people on a ship or plane.

passenger side

The side of the vehicle where the passenger sits.

Se confunde a menudo con

passenger vs pedestrian

A pedestrian is someone walking on the street, while a passenger is someone inside a vehicle.

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Notas de uso

The word passenger is used for any person in a transport vehicle who is not the operator. In a car, the person next to the driver is the 'front passenger'.

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes use 'passenger' to describe the person driving the car, but it only applies to the people being carried.

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Truco para recordar

A passenger 'passes' the time while someone else drives the car.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Old French word 'passager', meaning one who passes or travels.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun Plural: passengers Often used with 'the' or 'a'
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Contexto cultural

In many countries, sitting in the front seat next to a taxi driver is seen as more friendly, while in others, passengers are expected to sit in the back.

Quiz rápido

The ______ sat in the back of the taxi and looked at his phone.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: passenger

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ship

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A large boat used for carrying passengers or goods across deep water like oceans and seas. Ships are much bigger than boats and are designed for long-distance travel.

station

A1

A station is a designated place where trains or buses regularly stop to allow passengers to get on or off. It can also refer to a building or facility used for a specific purpose, such as a police station or a radio station.

passport

A1

A passport is an official government document that identifies you as a citizen of a particular country. It is necessary for traveling to other countries and serves as proof of identity at international borders.

suitcase

A1

A suitcase is a large, rectangular container with a handle and often wheels, used for carrying clothes and personal items while traveling. It is designed to be carried by hand or rolled through airports and stations.

driver

A1

A person who operates a motor vehicle, such as a car, bus, or truck. They are responsible for controlling the vehicle's speed and direction while traveling on the road.

bed

A1

A piece of furniture that you sleep on, typically consisting of a mattress on a frame. In the context of travel, it refers to the sleeping accommodation provided in a hotel or hostel.

check-out

A1

The act of leaving a hotel or similar place after paying the bill and returning the room key. It can also refer to the area in a store where you pay for your items.

floor

A1

The flat bottom surface of a room that people walk on. It also refers to a specific level or story within a building, such as the ground floor or the fifth floor.

towel

A1

A piece of thick absorbent cloth or paper used for drying your body or a surface. It is a common household item and an essential travel accessory for the beach or bathroom.

island

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An island is a piece of land that is completely surrounded by water on all sides. It can be located in an ocean, sea, lake, or river and is smaller than a continent.

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