Avda. (en. Avda.)
aβˈdeɾa
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Public way, usually wide and lined with trees, primarily used for vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
The main avenue of the city is filled with shops.
La avda. principal de la ciudad está llena de tiendas.
Urban space that connects different areas of a locality.
It is easy to get around the city thanks to its wide avenues.
Es fácil moverse por la ciudad gracias a sus amplias avdas.
Etymology
Abbreviation of 'avenida', which comes from the Latin 'advenĭta' meaning 'to arrive'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
avenue of Freedom
Avenue that represents freedom in various locations.
avda. de la Libertad
take the avenue
Use the avenue as a transit route.
tomar la avda.
live on the avenue
Reside on a specific avenue.
vivir en la avda.
Related Words
avenue
Public way that connects different points in a city.
avenida
boulevard
Wide and tree-lined avenue, usually in urban areas.
bulevar
street
Route or avenue in some localities, especially in Colombia.
carrera
Slang Meanings
Reference to a busy street.
That avenue is always full of people.
Esa avda. siempre está llena de gente.
Colloquial use to refer to any avenue without specification.
Let's take a stroll around the avenue.
Vamos a dar una vuelta por la avda.