Spanish Phrase
Los niños menores de 5 años viajan gratis.
Meaning
The sentence states that children who are younger than five years old do not have to pay for their journey. It is a typical clause you’ll hear on tickets, at ticket counters, or in announcements about public transportation.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to explain a fare policy at airports, train stations, buses, or ferries. It’s also handy when asking a travel agent whether a child will be charged.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Losniñosmenoresde5añosviajangratis
Los (definite article, plural, masculine)
Used before a plural masculine noun to indicate a specific group.
niños (noun, plural, masculine)
Means “children”; agrees in number and gender with the article.
menores de 5 años (comparative phrase)
Literally “younger than 5 years”; the preposition de introduces the age limit.
viajan (verb viajar, 3rd person plural, present)
Conjugated to match the plural subject “los niños”.
gratis (adverb)
Means “free of charge”; placed after the verb in Spanish.
🗨In Conversation
¿Cuánto cuesta el billete para mi hijo de cuatro años?
How much does the ticket cost for my four‑year‑old son?
Los niños menores de 5 años viajan gratis.
Children under five travel for free.
✕Common Mistakes
Los niños menor de 5 años viajan gratis.
The adjective must agree in number with "niños"; use "menores".
Los niños menores de 5 años viaja gratis.
Verb must match the plural subject; use "viajan".
Los niños menores a 5 años viajan gratis.
The correct preposition for age limits is "de", not "a".
Los niños menores de 5 años viajan gratises.
"Gratis" is an invariable adverb; it never takes a plural ending.
↔Alternatives
Los niños menores de cinco años viajan sin costo.
Children under five travel at no cost.
Los niños de menos de 5 años no pagan el pasaje.
Children under five do not pay the fare.
Los menores de 5 años viajan gratis.
Kids under five travel free.
Cultural Tip
In most Spanish‑speaking countries public transport (buses, metros, trains) offers free rides for very young children, but the exact age limit can vary (often 4 or 5). "Gratis" is informal; in official signage you may see "sin cargo" or "sin costo". Remember that the verb must stay plural (viajan) because the subject is "los niños".