Via (en. Via)
/ˈbi.a/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Route or way taken to reach a destination.
We took the fast lane to avoid traffic.
Tomamos la vía rápida para evitar el tráfico.
Method or means to achieve a goal.
We reached an agreement via email.
Llegamos a un acuerdo vía correo electrónico.
Etymology
From Latin 'via', meaning way or route.
Common Phrases and Expressions
through the way
By means of a route or procedure.
a través de la vía
public way
Space intended for the traffic of vehicles and pedestrians.
vía pública
communication route
Method used to exchange information.
vía de comunicación
Related Words
trip
Action of traveling.
viaje
access routes
Routes that allow access to a place.
vías de acceso
railway
Route intended for the passage of trains.
vía férrea
Slang Meanings
A way to refer to a path or a way of doing something informally.
Let's find the right way to resolve this.
Vamos a buscar la vía correcta para resolver esto.
Used in colloquial contexts to refer to a situation.
Not much progress is made on that path.
En esa vía no se avanza mucho.