Carretera (en. Road)

/ka.reˈte.ɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Public way designated for the transit of vehicles.

The road that connects the two cities was inaugurated last year.

La carretera que conecta las dos ciudades fue inaugurada el año pasado.

Body of the road where the circulation of cars and other vehicles is established.

The road was in poor condition after the storm.

La carretera estaba en mal estado después de la tormenta.

Route or path of long distance.

We took the coastal road to enjoy the sea views.

Tomamos la carretera costera para disfrutar de las vistas al mar.

It comes from the Latin 'carraria', which is related to the term 'carrus', meaning cart.

two-way road

Road that allows traffic in both directions.

carretera de doble sentido

hit the road

To begin traveling along a road.

salir a la carretera

national road

Road that belongs to a state or national network.

carretera nacional

car

Motor or non-motor vehicle used for transportation.

carro

traffic

Flow of vehicles on a public road.

tráfico

detour

Change in the usual route due to construction or other inconveniences.

desvío

A trip that ended badly, a self-referential term for a vehicle in poor condition.

This car can't take it anymore, it looks like it went through a road.

Este coche ya no puede más, parece que pasó por una carretera.

In reference to a dangerous or problem-filled road.

That place is like a road, there’s always something happening.

Ese lugar es como una carretera, siempre hay algo que pasa.