Spanish Conversation · Level 180
15 words
Spanish word
boulevard
Pronunciation
IPA/buleˈβaɾd/
Meaning
- masculine nounboulevard
Example
El boulevard está lleno de tiendas.
The boulevard is filled with shops.
More examples
Me gusta pasear por el boulevard al atardecer.
I like to stroll along the boulevard at dusk.
Core concept
Spacious city thoroughfare often flanked by trees and a central promenade.
Common phrases
pasear por el boulevard
stroll along the boulevard
boulevard arbolado
tree-lined boulevard
el boulevard principal
the main boulevard
Similar words
avenida: Wide principal urban road designed to carry heavy, continuous vehicle traffic.
calle: Ordinary paved street serving residents and local cars.
Definition in Spanish
Gran vía o paseo urbano, más ancha que una calle corriente y pensada tanto para el paso de vehículos como para el tránsito peatonal.
Word origin
The Spanish word comes from French boulevard, ultimately from Dutch bolwerk 'bulwark', reflecting how cities converted defensive embankments into broad avenues.
Usage tips
- Avoid using boulevard as a catchall for any large street, since it usually implies landscaping or a paseo that a plain calle lacks.
Opposites
- callejónalleynoun