autobus

bus

noun OW-toh-boos Less Common

Origin: Short for Italian automobile omnibus (motor omnibus vehicle)

Usage Note

Autobus is invariable — the plural is also autobus (no -i added). It is masculine: l'autobus / gli autobus. In speech, Italians often shorten it to just il bus. Do not confuse with pullman (long-distance coach) or tram (tram/streetcar). Taking the bus is prendere l'autobus or andare in autobus.

Examples

"Prendo l'autobus ogni mattina."

Natural Translation

I take the bus every morning.

Literal Translation

I-take the bus every morning.

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