Calles (en. Streets)

/ˈka.ʝes/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Urban routes that connect different areas of a city.

The streets of the city were alive with activity.

Las calles de la ciudad estaban llenas de vida.

Spaces where the transit of people and vehicles takes place.

We crossed the streets carefully.

Cruzamos las calles con cuidado.

Public outdoor area in a city.

I enjoy strolling through the streets of downtown.

Me gusta pasear por las calles del centro.

From Latin 'callis', which means path or way.

dead end

A place or situation that has no solution or way out.

callejón sin salida

to have street smarts

To have experience and knowledge about urban life.

tener calle

to hit the streets

To go out into the street, usually to protest or demonstrate.

echarse a la calle

street

Public way smaller than an avenue.

calle

avenue

Public way that is wider and can have two or more lanes of traffic.

avenida

passage

Small or narrow street that connects two roads.

pasaje

The streets

Those streets are dangerous at night.

Esas calles son peligrosas por la noche.

The street

I enjoy living on the street because there are always people around.

Me gusta vivir en la calle porque siempre hay gente alrededor.