metro
word
/ˈmɛˌtɹoʊ/
ME-troh
/mˈɛtɹəʊ/
ME-troh
Definition
An underground urban railway system used for public transportation in cities, also known as a subway or underground.
Usage & Nuances
'Metro' is widely used outside North America, where 'subway' or 'underground' are more common. Refers specifically to rapid transit trains in cities. Not used for intercity trains.
Spanish: metro - subterráneoPortuguese (BR): metrôPortuguese (PT): metroChinese (Simplified): 地铁Chinese (Traditional): 地鐵Hindi: मेट्रोArabic: متروBengali: মেট্রোRussian: метроJapanese: 地下鉄 - メトロVietnamese: tàu điện ngầm - metroKorean: 지하철Turkish: metro - yeraltı treniUrdu: میٹروIndonesian: kereta bawah tanah - metro
Example Sentences
I take the metro to work every day.
basic
The metro is very crowded in the morning.
basic
There is a new metro station near my house.
basic
Let's meet at the metro entrance by the mall.
natural
The last metro leaves at midnight, so don't be late.
natural
Taking the metro is faster than driving downtown.
natural