Describe people who drive vehicles.

The idea

El conductor or un conductor names a male driver; la conductora or una conductora names a female driver. Plurals are los conductores and las conductoras.

Examples

  • El conductor espera junto al autobús.The driver waits beside the bus.
  • La conductora conoce bien esta ruta.The driver knows this route well.
  • Un conductor nos indicó el camino.A driver showed us the way.
  • Los conductores descansan antes del viaje.The drivers rest before the trip.
  • La conductora detuvo el taxi ante el hotel.The driver stopped the taxi in front of the hotel.
  • Una conductora trabaja de noche en esa empresa.A driver works nights at that company.

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Watch out

A driver operates the vehicle; a passenger travels in it.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the feminine form: La ___ del camión saluda. (conductora / conductor)

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    conductora

    conductora matches the feminine article.

  2. Choose the plural: Hay dos ___ en el equipo. (conductores / conductor)

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    conductores

    conductores fits the two people in the team.

  3. Choose the person driving: El ___ aparca el coche. (conductor / pasajero)

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    conductor

    conductor is behind the wheel; the passenger is not.

Use it today

Describe a driver and the vehicle they drive.