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    Callé (en. Street)

    /kaˈʎe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Definition: Public thoroughfare in a city or town.
    Example Sentence: The street is full of people.
    La calle está llena de gente.
    Definition: Place where commercial activities take place.
    Example Sentence: There are many shops on the street.
    En la calle hay muchas tiendas.
    Definition: Space that defines the urban structure.
    Example Sentence: Each street has its own name.
    Cada calle tiene su propio nombre.

    Etymology

    Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'callis', meaning path or way.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Common Phrase: to be on the street
    Meaning: To be outside the home or in a state of helplessness.
    estar en la calle
    Common Phrase: to take to the street
    Meaning: To go out to protest or demonstrate.
    tomar la calle
    Common Phrase: dead-end street
    Meaning: Complicated situation with no apparent solution.
    callejón sin salida

    Related Words

    Related Word: pavement
    Description: Surface of a street.
    pavimento
    Related Word: sidewalk
    Description: Part of the street designated for pedestrians.
    acera
    Related Word: traffic
    Description: Movement of people and vehicles on the street.
    tránsito

    Slang Meanings

    Slang Meaning: To be on the street
    Example: I have no home and now I am on the street.
    No tengo hogar y ahora estoy en la calle.
    Slang Meaning: Street of little prestige
    Example: That street is known for its problems.
    Esa calle es conocida por sus problemas.