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    Callejón (en. Alley)

    /kaʎeˈxon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A small and narrow passage or path between buildings.
    The children play in the alley behind the store.
    Los niños juegan en el callejón detrás de la tienda.
    A closed space that serves as secondary access.
    The alley leads to a small hidden garden.
    El callejón conduce a un pequeño jardín oculto.

    Etymology

    From the diminutive of street, from Latin 'callis'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to enter the alley
    Accessing a narrow and closed space.
    entrar en el callejón
    dead-end alley
    A situation from which one cannot escape or that has no exit.
    callejón sin salida

    Related Words

    street
    Public circulation route.
    calle
    village
    A group of houses and buildings where people live.
    pueblo

    Slang Meanings

    A secret or private meeting place.
    I'll see you in the alley after class.
    Nos vemos en el callejón después de clase.
    A dangerous or disreputable site.
    That area is a very dangerous alley at night.
    Esa zona es un callejón muy peligroso por la noche.