Spanish Phrase
Los trenes pasan cada 5-10 minutos.
Meaning
The sentence tells you that trains run with a frequency of five to ten minutes between each arrival. It conveys an approximate schedule rather than an exact timetable.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are describing the regularity of public‑transport services, answering a question about how often a train arrives, or giving travel advice to a fellow passenger.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Lostrenespasancada5-10minutos.
Los (definite article, plural)
Used before masculine plural nouns to indicate specific items, e.g., 'los trenes' = 'the trains'.
trenes (noun, masculine plural)
Plural of 'tren', meaning 'train'. In Spanish nouns agree in number with articles and verbs.
pasan (verb pasar, 3rd person plural present)
The verb 'pasar' means 'to pass' or 'to go by'. Conjugated as 'pasan' to match the plural subject 'los trenes'.
cada (each/every)
Used with singular nouns or time expressions to indicate frequency: 'cada cinco minutos' = 'every five minutes'.
5‑10 minutos (time interval)
A numeric range spoken as 'cinco a diez minutos'. The hyphen is a written shortcut; in speech you say 'a' (to).
🗨In Conversation
¿Con qué frecuencia pasa el tren?
How often does the train run?
Los trenes pasan cada 5-10 minutos.
The trains pass every 5‑10 minutes.
✕Common Mistakes
Los trenes pasa cada 5-10 minutos.
The verb must agree with the plural subject 'los trenes'. Use 'pasan' instead of 'pasa'.
Cada trenes pasan cada 5-10 minutos.
'Cada' is used with singular nouns or time expressions, not directly before a plural noun.
Los trenes pasan cada 5-10 minutos.
When speaking, replace the hyphen with 'a' (to) and say the numbers in words.
↔Alternatives
Los trenes circulan cada cinco a diez minutos.
The trains circulate every five to ten minutes.
Los trenes llegan cada cinco o diez minutos.
The trains arrive every five or ten minutes.
Hay un tren cada cinco a diez minutos.
There is a train every five to ten minutes.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking cities the exact interval can vary depending on the time of day and line congestion, so locals often use a range like 'cada cinco a diez minutos' to give a realistic expectation. The phrase is informal and works well in everyday conversation, but for official schedules you might hear 'aproximadamente cada 5‑10 minutos'.