What is the Spanish word for "railroad"?

Learn how to say "railroad" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

railroad

Spanish

ferrocarril

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Alternative translations of "railroad"

vía férrea

Examples of how to use "railroad" in Spanish

English
A railroad connects the two cities.
Spanish
Un ferrocarril conecta las dos ciudades.
English
The old railroad bridge crosses the river.
Spanish
El viejo puente del ferrocarril cruza el río.
English
She studied the railroad map before traveling.
Spanish
Ella estudió el mapa del ferrocarril antes de viajar.
English
A railroad worker waved as the train passed.
Spanish
Un trabajador del ferrocarril saludó con la mano mientras pasaba el tren.
English
They painted the small railroad station today.
Spanish
Hoy pintaron la pequeña estación de ferrocarril.

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