English–Spanish

“sidewalk” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/aˈθeɾa/

Example

La acera está mojada.

The sidewalk is wet.

Illustration for acera (sidewalk)

How to say “sidewalk” in Spanish

“Sidewalk” in Spanish is acera.

Paved walking strip beside a street curb.

Full entry for acera: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with acera

Andamos por la acera porque la calle estaba cerrada.

We walked on the sidewalk because the street was closed.

Tips for using acera

  • In Mexico the common word for sidewalk is banqueta, so locals may use that instead of acera.

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