Chatting with Fellow Passengers on Public Transit
Learn appropriate small talk during commutes, offering seats, and asking about stops
Aprende a hacer conversación ligera apropiada durante los trayectos, ofrecer asientos y preguntar por las paradas
Situations
Choose from 6 conversations to practice
Greeting a Fellow Passenger and Starting Small Talk
You've just boarded the bus/train and found a seat next to someone. You want to make a friendly greeting and perhaps start a casual conversation about the weather or the commute.
Acabas de subir al autobús/tren y has encontrado un asiento al lado de alguien. Quieres hacer un saludo amistoso y tal vez empezar una conversación casual sobre el clima o el trayecto.
Offering a Seat to Someone in Need
An elderly person, a pregnant woman, or someone with a visible disability has just boarded the crowded bus/train. You want to offer your seat politely.
Una persona mayor, una mujer embarazada o alguien con una discapacidad visible acaba de subir al autobús/tren abarrotado. Quieres ofrecer tu asiento cortésmente.
Asking for Help with the Route/Stop
You're unsure if you're on the correct bus/train or if you're approaching your stop. You want to ask a fellow passenger for clarification or to let you know when their stop arrives.
No estás seguro de si estás en el autobús/tren correcto o si te estás acercando a tu parada. Quieres pedir aclaraciones a un pasajero o que te avise cuando llegue tu parada.
Responding to a Friendly Query
Another passenger initiates a conversation with you, perhaps asking about your destination, how long you've lived in the city, or commenting on something external. You need to respond appropriately.
Otro pasajero inicia una conversación contigo, tal vez preguntando por tu destino, cuánto tiempo has vivido en la ciudad, o comentando algo externo. Necesitas responder de manera apropiada.
Dealing with a Disruption/Seeking Information
The bus/train has unexpectedly stopped or is delayed. You want to ask a nearby passenger if they know what's happening or how long the delay might be.
El autobús o tren se ha detenido inesperadamente o está retrasado. Quieres preguntar a un pasajero cercano si sabe qué está pasando o cuánto tiempo puede durar el retraso.
Exchanging Pleasantries Upon Departure
You're about to get off the bus/train at your stop, and you've had a short, pleasant chat with a fellow passenger. You want to say goodbye informally.
Estás a punto de bajarte del autobús/tren en tu parada, y has tenido una charla corta y agradable con un compañero de viaje. Quieres decir adiós de manera informal.