Translation of Spanish word "calle" to English
calle
/ˈka.ʎe/
Meaning
NounA paved part of road, usually in a village or a town.
How to use
Calle ('street') is feminine. Calle peatonal — Pedestrian street.
🇬🇧 English
street
Example
Camine por la calle hasta que vea un hotel a la derecha.
Walk down the street until you see a hotel on the right.
El hombre que lleva un abrigo rojo está parado en la calle.
The man wearing a red coat is standing on the street.
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Common phrases
- calle principal— main street
- en la calle— on the street
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What does the Spanish word "calle" mean?▼
The Spanish word "calle" means "street" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Caminamos por la calle concurrida." (which translates as "Walk down the street until you see a hotel on the right.").
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