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    Callejones (en. Alleys)

    /ka.le.xo.nes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Minor roads or passages narrower than streets, often narrow.
    The alleyways in this neighborhood are very picturesque.
    Los callejones de este barrio son muy pintorescos.
    Places that can be dangerous due to darkness and isolation.
    Avoid lonely alleyways at night.
    Evita los callejones solitarios durante la noche.
    Alleyways that have a historical or touristic character.
    The alleyways in the historic center are very visited by tourists.
    Los callejones del centro histórico son muy visitados por turistas.

    Etymology

    From the Spanish 'calle', which means 'street' in the singular, with the augmentative suffix 'jones'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    watch out in the alleyways
    Alert about safety in dark or isolated areas.
    cuidado en los callejones
    explore the alleyways
    Refers to discovering or knowing little-frequented places.
    explorar los callejones
    get lost in the alleyways
    Term that indicates the difficulty of orienting oneself in an area with many small streets.
    perderse en los callejones

    Related Words

    street
    Public way that allows the transit of vehicles and people.
    calle
    corridor
    Space that connects different areas of a closed place.
    pasillo
    crossing
    Passage or route that includes roads and alleyways.
    travesía

    Slang Meanings

    A hidden place where clandestine activities are carried out.
    It is said that there is an alleyway where stolen goods are sold.
    Se dice que hay un callejón donde se venden cosas robadas.
    A reference to a place for furtive meetings.
    We met in an alleyway to talk without being seen.
    Nos encontramos en un callejón para hablar sin ser vistos.