neutral📍 Peru — general (especially Lima)
La combi
Minibus (Peru)
lah KOHM-bee
What does it mean?
"La combi" is Peru's iconic minibus — the packed, informal public transit vehicles that crisscross Lima and other cities, with a driver's assistant (cobrador) shouting the route out the door. Cheap, chaotic, and a genuine part of daily Peruvian life.
How to use it
Everyday and practical. "¿Esta combi va a...?" (does this minibus go to...?) is essential for getting around on a budget.
Example sentences
Does this minibus go downtown?
¿Esta combi va al centro?
I took the minibus to work.
Tomé la combi para ir al trabajo.
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