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    Calzadas (en. Sidewalks)

    /kalˈθaðas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Pavement or surface where vehicles travel.
    The roads in this city are very wide.
    Las calzadas de esta ciudad son muy anchas.
    Part of a road designated for vehicular circulation.
    The roads are in perfect condition after the repairs.
    Las calzadas están en perfectas condiciones tras las reparaciones.
    Public way suitable for traffic.
    The main road connects the two neighborhoods.
    La calzada principal conecta los dos barrios.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'calzada', which means paved road or way.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    dangerous roads
    Roads that pose a risk to drivers.
    calzadas peligrosas
    cross the roadway
    To go from one side to another of a public way.
    cruzar la calzada
    road maintenance
    The process of repairing and caring for transit routes.
    mantenimiento de calzadas

    Related Words

    sidewalk
    Surface designated for pedestrians, next to the roadway.
    acera
    transit
    Movement of vehicles and pedestrians on the roadway.
    tránsito
    detour
    Alternative route due to roadworks.
    desvío

    Slang Meanings

    When there is heavy traffic on the roadway.
    Today the roadway is collapsed due to traffic.
    Hoy la calzada está colapsada por el tráfico.
    To refer to a roadway in poor condition.
    That roadway looks like a battlefield.
    Esa calzada parece un campo de batalla.