Spanish Phrase
¿Qué transporte usas?
Meaning
Literally, 'What transport do you use?' It asks someone which mode of transportation they normally rely on—bus, car, bike, subway, etc.
When to use
Use this question in everyday conversation when you want to know how a friend, colleague, or new acquaintance gets around, especially when discussing commuting, travel plans, or environmental habits.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Quétransporteusas?
¿Qué (interrogative)
The word 'qué' with an accent asks 'what' and is used at the beginning of a question.
transporte (noun)
A masculine noun meaning 'transport' or 'means of transport'.
usas (verb usar)
Second‑person singular present of 'usar' (to use). It agrees with the informal 'tú' subject, which is implied.
🗨In Conversation
¿Qué transporte usas para ir al trabajo?
What transport do you use to get to work?
Yo uso la bicicleta, pero a veces tomo el metro.
I use the bicycle, but sometimes I take the subway.
✕Common Mistakes
Que transporte usas?
Missing the accent on 'qué' turns the word into a conjunction meaning 'that', which changes the meaning.
¿Qué transporte usas
Spanish questions require both opening (¿) and closing (?) punctuation marks.
¿Qué transportes usas?
'Transportes' is plural and sounds odd unless you are asking about multiple kinds at once; the singular 'transporte' is standard.
↔Alternatives
¿Con qué medio de transporte te desplazas?
With which means of transport do you get around?
¿Qué tipo de transporte utilizas?
What type of transport do you use?
¿Cómo vas al trabajo?
How do you go to work?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, people often specify the *medio* (bus, coche, bicicleta, metro) rather than the generic word 'transporte'. In formal contexts you might hear '¿Qué medio de transporte utiliza usted?' using the formal 'usted' and the verb 'utilizar' for a more polite tone. Also, be aware that in some regions 'coche' (Spain) is called 'carro' (Latin America).