Rúa (en. Street)

/ˈru.a/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Definition: Public space designated for the passage of people and vehicles.
Example Sentence: The rue de Paris is famous for its cafés.
La rue de París es famosa por sus cafés.
Definition: Urban route that may be surrounded by buildings.
Example Sentence: The children played in the rue near their house.
Los niños jugaban en la rue cerca de su casa.
Definition: Term used in some countries to refer to celebrations or festivities in the street.
Example Sentence: The Carnival rue attracted thousands of people.
La rue de Carnaval atrajo a miles de personas.

Etymology

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'rugā', which means street or path.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Phrase: to hit the street
Meaning: To go out for a walk or stroll down the street.
coger la rue
Phrase: to be on the street
Meaning: To be on the street, often in difficult situations.
estar en la rue
Phrase: to live on the street
Meaning: To live in a nomadic or homeless manner.
vivir en la rue

Related Words

Related Word: street
Description: A public way smaller than a rue.
calle
Related Word: avenue
Description: A wider and generally important route.
avenida
Related Word: promenade
Description: Path or street intended especially for pedestrian traffic.
paseo

Slang Meanings

Meaning: To go out on the street to socialize or have fun.
Example: Let's go to the rue to meet new people.
Vamos a la rue a conocer gente nueva.
Meaning: To refer to a party or celebration venue in the street.
Example: The rue was filled with music and dancing.
La rue se llenó de música y baile.