B2 verb Neutral

transport

/trænˈspɔːrt/

To carry, move, or convey people or goods from one place to another, typically using a vehicle, aircraft, or ship. In a more figurative sense, it can also mean to cause someone to feel as though they are in a different place or time.

Ejemplos

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1

We need to find a way to transport all this furniture to the new house by Friday.

We need to find a way to transport all this furniture to the new house by Friday.

2

The treaty establishes strict protocols for how nations must transport hazardous chemical waste.

The treaty establishes strict protocols for how nations must transport hazardous chemical waste.

3

Can you help me transport my gear to the gig tonight?

Can you help me transport my gear to the gig tonight?

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
transportation
Verb
transport
Adjetivo
transportable
Relacionado
transporter
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Truco para recordar

Think of the prefix 'trans-' (across) and the root 'port' (to carry, like a porter carrying bags). You are carrying something across a distance.

Quiz rápido

The logistics firm was hired to _______ the delicate laboratory equipment to the new research facility.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: transport

Ejemplos

1

We need to find a way to transport all this furniture to the new house by Friday.

everyday

We need to find a way to transport all this furniture to the new house by Friday.

2

The treaty establishes strict protocols for how nations must transport hazardous chemical waste.

formal

The treaty establishes strict protocols for how nations must transport hazardous chemical waste.

3

Can you help me transport my gear to the gig tonight?

informal

Can you help me transport my gear to the gig tonight?

4

Advancements in logistics have enabled corporations to transport raw materials more efficiently across continents.

academic

Advancements in logistics have enabled corporations to transport raw materials more efficiently across continents.

5

The logistics department is responsible for choosing the most cost-effective way to transport our products to international markets.

business

The logistics department is responsible for choosing the most cost-effective way to transport our products to international markets.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
transportation
Verb
transport
Adjetivo
transportable
Relacionado
transporter

Colocaciones comunes

transport goods transport goods
transport by air transport by air
transport safely transport safely
transport passengers transport passengers
transport across borders transport across borders

Frases Comunes

transported with joy

overwhelmed with happiness

means of transport

method of travel

transport back in time

to feel like one is in the past

Se confunde a menudo con

transport vs transfer

Transfer refers to moving something from one person or position to another, while transport specifically implies physical movement over a distance using a vehicle.

transport vs transmit

Transmit is used for signals, information, or diseases, rather than physical objects or people.

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Notas de uso

While 'transport' is a verb in both American and British English, British English also uses 'transport' as a noun for the system itself, whereas American English prefers 'transportation'.

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Errores comunes

Learners often use 'transport' when they mean 'transfer' (e.g., 'I will transport the money to your bank account' is incorrect; use 'transfer').

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Truco para recordar

Think of the prefix 'trans-' (across) and the root 'port' (to carry, like a porter carrying bags). You are carrying something across a distance.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin 'transportare', where 'trans' means 'across' and 'portare' means 'to carry'.

Patrones gramaticales

transport + object + to + destination transport + object + by + method (e.g., by rail) often used in the passive voice: 'The goods were transported...'
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Contexto cultural

In many urban planning contexts, 'public transport' is a major topic of sustainability and infrastructure development.

Quiz rápido

The logistics firm was hired to _______ the delicate laboratory equipment to the new research facility.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: transport

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