Callejuelas (en. Alleys)

/ka.le.xwe.las/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Narrow paths located between buildings, which are often of restricted access.

The alleyways of the historic neighborhood are a fascinating maze.

Las callejuelas del barrio histórico son un laberinto fascinante.

Infrequent paths used by pedestrians.

We prefer to walk through the alleyways instead of the busy avenues.

Preferimos caminar por las callejuelas en lugar de las avenidas concurridas.

Streets that may not be well lit or maintained.

We explored the alleyways, which were full of history and mystery.

Exploramos las callejuelas, que estaban llenas de historia y misterio.

Derives from 'calle', a term for public way, with the diminutive suffix '-uela'.

getting lost in the alleyways

Exploring narrow and little-known streets, often with a sense of adventure.

perderse en las callejuelas

alleyways of the old neighborhood

Referring to the old parts of a city where there are narrow paths.

callejuelas del viejo barrio

moving through the alleyways

Moving through narrow paths, generally in an exploration context.

avanzar por las callejuelas

street

Public way where vehicles and pedestrians pass through.

calle

neighborhood

Residential area that may include alleyways.

vecindario

plaza

Open space surrounded by buildings, often near alleyways.

plaza

Secret or hidden places.

That bar in the alleyways is a very exclusive place.

Ese bar en las callejuelas es un lugar muy exclusivo.

Alternative routes to avoid traffic.

I know some alleyways that will get us home faster.

Conozco unas callejuelas que nos llevarán más rápido a casa.