Veredas (en. Sidewalks)
[beˈɾeðas]
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Pedestrian paths or trails located alongside a street or highway.
The city's paths are well maintained.
Las veredas de la ciudad están bien cuidadas.
Limited access for vehicles.
It is dangerous to ride a bicycle on the paths.
Es peligroso andar en bicicleta por las veredas.
Rural paths or trails leading to specific places.
Farmers use the paths to go to the market.
Los campesinos utilizan las veredas para ir al mercado.
Etymology
From Latin 'vereda', meaning path or trail.
Common Phrases and Expressions
take the path
Choosing a less conventional path or trajectory.
tomar la vereda
paths of the soul
Referring to spiritual paths or deep life decisions.
veredas del alma
follow the paths
Continue on the right or appropriate path.
seguir por las veredas
Related Words
sidewalk
Paved strip beside a road where people walk.
acera
little path
Small path or trail.
caminito
path
Narrow path, especially in nature.
senda
Slang Meanings
Path as a synonym for street.
The party is on the opposite path.
La fiesta está en la vereda de enfrente.
Reference to a known path among friends.
Let's go to the usual path to have fun.
Vamos a la vereda de siempre para divertirnos.