In this post: Learn to talk about the various modes of transport in Spanish with a comprehensive vocabulary list, engaging books and catchy songs.
The various modes of transport are a fascinating topic for kids and it’s especially popular amongst boys when it comes to trucks, boats and planes. Always a favorite! In fact, ‘car’ is often one of the first words kids learn and one which they love pointing out once spotted.
Llamitas is rooted in thematic learning for the early years and we enjoy covering topics that we know your kids will love. That’s why our level 1 curriculum includes a unit about transport in Spanish.
Related post: Here’s Why Thematic Spanish Lessons for Kids Actually Work
If you have kids, you’ll surely have some toy cars, planes and trucks around the house. Go grab them as a way to make today’s lesson much more interactive and let’s get into it!
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Transport Vocabulary in Spanish
One glance at the list below and you’ll notice that many of the words in Spanish look similar to their English counterparts. This can make it easier for your kids to learn and remember.
Though this comes in handy in many instances when learning a language, remind your kids to be aware of falsos amigos – words or phrases in Spanish that look and sound similar to English words but in reality, have a very different meaning
Related post: Falsos amigos: Spanish words that trick you!
| Spanish | English |
| velero | sailboat |
| autobús | bus |
| moto | motorcycle |
| el globo aerostático | hot-air balloon |
| avión | plane |
| camión | truck |
| camioneta | van |
| tren | train |
| bicicleta | bicycle |
| carro / coche | car |
| transbordador | ferry |
| submarino | submarine |
| helicóptero | helicopter |
| barco | boat |
Spanish Worksheets about Transport
The transport unit in our Level 1 curriculum is great for beginners and perfect for Level 2 learners who need a quick revision session.
It includes a number of activities including counting, matching, tracing, coloring, and a selection of songs for some awesome sing-along sessions (try saying that fast 5 times!). We’ve also included additional printables for practicing tracing and phonics as well as flashcards and games.
Count from 81-90, learn about the letter Vv and have fun with our crafts making your very own floating boat and fast car.
Go to our curriculum shop to check it out.
Spanish Books about Transport
Full of humor and important values of perseverance and grit, this cow is determined to learn to ride a bike, no matter what! Will she succeed?
The perfect picture book for children who love trucks! Discover how trucks come in all shapes and sizes!
Another great series from Usborne Books. This touch-and-feel toddler book will help your child learn adjectives and practice the unit word ‘tren’.
Discover hidden images, learn how planes operate and get a glimpse of all the exciting things that take place at an airport!
Can you imagine what will happen if you find a truck stuck in the mud? This classic story, “Little Blue Truck” is now available in Spanish and is full of fun and adventure!
It’s ok if your kids don’t know all the words in every book or stumble on their pronunciation from time to time. This may mean that the book is slightly ahead of their current level of understanding but have no fear. This is what we refer to as comprehensible input and it’s quite effective for language teaching and learning to help kids acquire new language naturally.
Spanish Songs about Transport
No road trip or school outing is complete without this famous song known in English as ‘The Wheels on the Bus’. Now you can enjoy it in both English and Spanish!
Sing along to this classic song with this version by Super Simple Español. Use the lyrics in the description box to practice your pronunciation and don’t forget to roll those r’s where necessary.
Whether it’s driving, riding or rowing, you’ll learn the right set of vocabulary for the different modes of transport.
Have fun with the actions in the video as you imitate some common modes of transport and sing along with Joy.
Spanish Homeschool Curriculum
If you like all that you heard about our unit on transport so far then you’d love our Llamitas Spanish Level 1 Curriculum. In addition to transport, we’ve got 11 other thematic units including ocean, safari, space and more.
It’s culturally rich and presented as a structured open and go program that you can easily facilitate at home with your children. In addition to developing a higher level of fluency in the Spanish language, your kid will also develop a solid foundation in early childhood academics and stronger cognitive skills.
It’s bilingual fun, learning and interaction all wrapped up in one program!
Check it out in our curriculum shop.
Kimberly is a freelance writer from Trinidad and Tobago who was always fascinated by language and holds a B.A in Spanish with a minor in Linguistics. She considers herself to be a multipotentialite due to her many interests and a few of her favorite things include coffee, pasta and scented candles.