Spanish Conversation · Level 169
15 words
Spanish word
pasarela
Pronunciation
IPA/pasaˈɾela/
Meaning
- feminine nounpedestrian bridge
Example
Sube a la pasarela para cruzar la calle.
Go up onto the pedestrian bridge to cross the street.
More examples
¿Ves la pasarela sobre la carretera?
Do you see the pedestrian bridge over the road?
Core concept
Pedestrian walkway on a raised structure that bypasses traffic.
Common phrases
cruzar la pasarela
cross the pedestrian bridge
subir a la pasarela
go up onto the pedestrian bridge
Similar words
acera: Paved path at the edge of a street providing a continuous way for pedestrians to walk.
paso peatonal: Street-level marked crossing indicated by painted lines or signs for pedestrians to cross.
puente peatonal: Bridge-like structure built for pedestrians to cross roads, rivers, or other obstacles.
paso elevado: Raised section of roadway forming a pedestrian crossing that lifts pedestrians above traffic.
Definition in Spanish
Paso elevado exclusivo para peatones que permite salvar calles o vías sin compartir el espacio con los vehículos.
Word origin
The word derives from pasar 'to pass' plus the suffix -ela, naming a place for passing and broadening to include catwalks in fashion contexts.
Usage tips
- Pasarela contrasts with paso de peatones, which refers to a ground-level crosswalk rather than an elevated structure.