calle
/ˈkaʎe/noun★Beginner
general
A public thoroughfare in a built environment, typically paved and lined with buildings.
La calle principal está llena de tiendas.
The main street is full of shops.
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In Spanish, 'calle' is a common noun referring to streets in urban or rural areas.
Collocations
calle principalmain streetcallejuelaalleycalle sin salidadead-end street
Synonyms
Related Phrases
estar en la callephrase
to be homeless
tomar la callephrase
to take to the streets (protest)
💡Pro Tip
Gender Note
'Calle' is feminine, so adjectives and articles must agree (e.g., 'la calle ancha').
⚡Gold Rule
Usage in Directions
In giving directions, 'calle' is often abbreviated as 'c/' (e.g., 'gira a la derecha en la c/ Mayor').
📖Word Origin
From Latin 'callis', meaning 'path' or 'narrow road'.
📝Usage Notes
'Calle' is a fundamental term in Spanish for any street, ranging from major avenues to small alleys. It is gender-neutral in Spanish, unlike 'avenida' (feminine) or 'camino' (masculine).
Word Breakdown
calle
street
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