Vía (en. Via)
/ˈβi.a/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Path or road where one travels.
The main route is blocked by construction.
La vía principal está bloqueada por obras.
Way or means to achieve an end.
The legal route is the best option in this case.
La vía legal es la mejor opción en este caso.
Route of railway transport.
The train runs on the railway line.
El tren circula por la vía del ferrocarril.
Etymology
From Latin 'via', which means path or route.
Common Phrases and Expressions
by the fast track
by an accelerated or direct means.
por la vía rápida
to open a way
to start a new path or method.
abrir una vía
escape route
exit to a safe place.
vía de escape
Related Words
railway line
Path for the transit of trains.
vía férrea
public road
Road or street for general use accessible to the public.
vía pública
means of communication
Means by which information is transmitted.
vía de comunicación
Slang Meanings
Lifestyle or way of acting.
He follows his own path at work.
Él sigue su propia vía en el trabajo.
We understand each other well, we are on the same track.
In the project, we are all on the same track.
En el proyecto, todos estamos en la misma vía.