Spanish word

camino

Pronunciation

IPA/kaˈmino/

Meaning

  • masculine nounpath

Example

Sigue este camino hasta el puente.

Follow this path to the bridge.

Illustration for camino (path)

More examples

El proyecto abrió un camino para la cooperación regional.

The project opened a path for regional cooperation.

Core concept

A row of milestone markers along a road showing successive stages.

Common phrases

  • abrir un camino

    open a path

  • salir del camino

    leave the path

Similar words

senda: Thin walking trail created through nature or the outskirts, mainly for pedestrians.
calle: City street for local movement, bordered by residences and storefronts.
ruta: Designated route linking departure and arrival points, planned for a trip.
carretera: Major paved road designed for intercity car traffic and faster travel.

Definition in Spanish

Ruta física por la que se transita; también proceso o serie de pasos para lograr algo.

Word origin

From Romance camīnu meaning 'way' or 'road', the term also conveys a series of steps or a method.

Usage tips

  • Camino often implies an ordinary or personal route or process, while ruta tends to refer to a formal route or itinerary.

Other meanings

  • methodnoun
  • routenoun

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