Spanish Conversation · Level 77
60 words
Spanish word
calzada
Pronunciation
IPA/kalˈθaða/
Meaning
- feminine nounroad
Example
La calzada está cortada por obras.
The road is closed because of construction work.
More examples
No aparques sobre la calzada.
Do not park on the road.
Core concept
Paved carriageway for vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
Common phrases
cruzar la calzada
cross the road
estacionar en la calzada
park on the road
obras en la calzada
roadworks on the road
Similar words
calle: Urban street lined with houses and shops for local access.
avenida: Wide city thoroughfare often with trees or a central median.
carretera: Long paved road connecting towns or cities for interurban travel.
acera: Paved path beside the road provided for pedestrians.
Definition in Spanish
Superficie pavimentada de una vía pública por donde circulan vehículos y peatones.
Word origin
From Latin calceāta meaning 'shod, paved', developing in Spanish to denote the paved part of a street or road.
Usage tips
- In everyday Spanish, calzada points to the roadway itself, while calle can mean the whole street and carretera denotes a larger road or highway.