car
word
/ˈkɑɹ/
KAR
/kˈɑː/
KAA
Definition
A car is a vehicle with four wheels, usually powered by an engine, used for transporting people on roads.
Usage & Nuances
Common and neutral word used in all English varieties. Often combined with words like 'drive a car', 'car accident', 'car keys'. Don't confuse with 'automobile', which is more formal and less common in everyday speech.
Spanish: coche - auto - carroPortuguese (BR): carro - automóvelPortuguese (PT): carro - automóvelChinese (Simplified): 汽车Chinese (Traditional): 汽車Hindi: कारArabic: سيارةBengali: গাড়িRussian: машина - автомобильJapanese: 車Vietnamese: xe ô tôKorean: 자동차Turkish: arabaUrdu: کارIndonesian: mobil
Example Sentences
She bought a new car last weekend.
basic
I need to clean my car today.
basic
The car is parked outside the house.
basic
Can you lend me your car for the weekend?
natural
My car broke down on the way to work.
natural
We took the car instead of the bus to be faster.
natural