English to Spanish translation of words commonly seen whilst travelling by train
- aisle = pasillo
- arrivals = llegadas
- cabin = departamento
- car/coach = coche
- delayed = retrasado
- departures = salidas
- left-luggage office = consigna
- luggage inspection point = control de equipaje
- toilets = caballeros (men), señoras (women)
- non-smoking = no fumadores
- one-way = ida
- passengers = pasajeros / viajeros
- return = vuelta
- round trip = ida y vuelta
- schedule / timetable = horario
- seat = asiento
- seat back = respaldo
- sleeper = coche-cama / TrenHotel
- station = estación
- ticket inspector = revisor
- ticket office = taquilla / venta de billetes
- track / platform = vía / andén
- train = tren
- waiting room = sala de espera
- window = ventanilla
Renfe, the Spanish state-owned national train operator, generally prints signage in all stations in both Spanish and English. Tannoy announcements in stations are also made in both these languages.
