ciclas

Ciclas is a colloquial term used in some Spanish-speaking regions to refer to bicycles. In Colombia and parts of Central and South America, cicla (singular) and ciclas (plural) are common in informal speech, especially among urban cyclists. The standard term in most varieties of Spanish is bicicleta. The plural form ciclas appears in everyday conversation and local writing alongside the formal word.

The origin of cicla is not definitively documented, but it is generally regarded as a clipped form connected to ciclo or bicicleta. The term reflects regional slang development and conversational brevity, rather than a separate lexical category from bicicleta.

Usage and cultural context vary by country and community. Cicla is particularly associated with informal speech in urban areas where cycling is common, and it can signal a local bike culture or familiarity with riding. In formal writing, signage, and education materials, the standard term bicicleta is typically preferred. The existence of cicla and ciclas illustrates how regional dialects adapt mainstream vocabulary to everyday life and mobility practices.

Overall, ciclas serves as a regional, informal synonym for bicycles within communities where it is widely used, complementing the universal term bicicleta in broader Spanish usage.