No. 288 in Spanish
vehículo
A means of transport.
In a sentence
El vehículo que compré es rojo.
The vehicle I bought is red.
Here, 'vehículo' is used in its direct meaning, referring to an automobile or means of transportation.
La literatura puede ser un vehículo para expresar ideas.
Literature can be a vehicle to express ideas.
In this sentence, 'vehículo' takes on a metaphorical sense, signifying a medium or means of conveying something.
Cada vehículo tiene que pasar por una inspección técnica anual.
Each vehicle must undergo an annual technical inspection.
This usage of 'vehículo' refers again to its standard meaning, encompassing all types of machines used for transport.
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