Used when discussing public transport options in Latin America.
Literal Meaning
Autobús/Camión
Actual Meaning
Bus, shared taxi
Examples in Context
Es más barato ir en colectivo que en taxi, así que lo tomamos.
Cuando llegues a la estación, toma el colectivo a la izquierda.
Voy a esperar el micro que me lleve al centro comercial.
Helpful Tips
1Sometimes, people use these terms interchangeably. Listen to how others use them to familiarize yourself with the regional meaning.
2In some countries, 'colectivo' refers to public transportation and can be smaller than a 'micro'. Pay attention to the context to understand which one they mean.
3Remember that the word 'micro' can have different connotations in other contexts, such as a computer program; check the topic of the conversation.
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