Vías (en. Ways)

/ˈβias/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Roads or routes where vehicles or people can move.

The train tracks are under maintenance.

Las vías del tren están en mantenimiento.

Tracks where trains run.

The train left from track number two.

El tren salió de la vía número dos.

Means or paths used to achieve a goal.

There are several ways to solve the problem.

Existen varias vías para resolver el problema.

From Latin 'via', which means road.

open new ways

explore new options or possibilities.

abrir nuevas vías

clear way

absence of obstacles that allow progress.

vía libre

take a way

choose a path or an option.

tomar una vía

road

Path followed to reach a place.

camino

lane

Part of the way designated for the passage of vehicles or trains.

carril

railway

Systems of tracks for the passage of trains.

vía férrea

Ways or means to get something, especially in an urban context.

In the city, you always find alternative ways to avoid traffic.

En la ciudad, siempre encuentras vías alternativas para evitar el tráfico.

Options or ways to proceed in an informal setting.

Classmates at university propose creative ways for the project.

Compañeros en la universidad proponen vías creativas para el proyecto.