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    Autopista (en. Highway)

    /au̇-tȯ-ˈpēs-tä/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A road designed for fast traffic that usually has multiple lanes in each direction.
    The highway is closed due to construction.
    La autopista se encuentra cerrada por obras.
    A route that allows vehicles to circulate at high speeds without at-grade intersections.
    We took the highway to get to the city faster.
    Tomamos la autopista para llegar más rápido a la ciudad.
    A toll road that offers a direct and fast journey between different locations.
    The coastal highway offers spectacular sea views.
    La autopista costera ofrece vistas espectaculares al mar.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish 'auto', which refers to 'automobile', and 'pista', which means 'road' or 'way'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    To make a highway
    To build or establish a road for fast traffic.
    hacer una autopista
    To take the highway
    To choose the highway as a route for a trip.
    tomar la autopista
    To exit the highway
    To leave the highway to take another route.
    salir de la autopista

    Related Words

    Road
    A wide road prepared for vehicle traffic.
    carretera
    Toll
    Money paid to use a road or highway.
    peaje
    Dual carriageway
    A high traffic road similar to the highway.
    autovía

    Slang Meanings

    Fast route
    Let's take the fast route to avoid traffic.
    Vamos por la ruta rápida para evitar el tráfico.
    Fast lane
    The fast lane is ideal for arriving on time to events.
    La pista rápida es ideal para llegar a tiempo a los eventos.