Spanish Conversation · Level 120
60 words
Spanish word
acera
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈθeɾa/
Meaning
- feminine nounsidewalk
Example
La acera está mojada.
The sidewalk is wet.
More examples
Andamos por la acera porque la calle estaba cerrada.
We walked on the sidewalk because the street was closed.
Core concept
Paved walking strip beside a street curb.
Common phrases
andar por la acera
walk on the sidewalk
obstáculo en la acera
obstacle on the sidewalk
prohibido aparcar en la acera
no parking on the sidewalk
Similar words
banqueta: Paved pedestrian strip common in Mexico that separates walkers from traffic.
vereda: Narrow footpath for pedestrians in residential or rural areas.
pavimento: Hard surface laid down for vehicle or pedestrian traffic.
bordillo: Low raised edge marking the boundary between sidewalk and road.
Definition in Spanish
Zona pavimentada junto al borde de la calzada destinada al paso de peatones.
Word origin
From Latin ad- 'to, near' plus a root meaning 'edge', forming a Romance word for the pedestrian way at the road's side.
Usage tips
- In Mexico the common word for sidewalk is banqueta, so locals may use that instead of acera.