el conductor
the driver
Example Sentence
El conductor mantuvo la calma en el atasco.
The driver stayed calm in the traffic jam.
Meaning
El conductor is the driver, the person operating a vehicle. It is a common, neutral term (more formal than some alternatives).
Common Phrases
- el conductor del coche — the driver of the car
- conductor profesional — professional driver
Example
El conductor vio el semaforo a tiempo.
The driver saw the traffic light in time.
Common Mistake
Do not mix gendered forms: use el conductor for a man and la conductora for a woman; avoid la conductor.