Spanish Conversation · Level 140
44 words
Spanish word
peatonal
Pronunciation
IPA/peatoˈnal/
Meaning
- adjectivepedestrian, pedestrian-only
Example
El centro se vuelve peatonal los domingos.
The center becomes a pedestrian area on Sundays.
More examples
La municipalidad anunció una nueva zona peatonal en el barrio.
The municipality announced a new pedestrian zone in the neighborhood.
Core concept
Pedestrianized plaza with bollards blocking vehicles.
Common phrases
zona peatonal
pedestrian zone
calle peatonal
pedestrian street
área peatonal
pedestrian area
Similar words
peatonil: Facility or feature designed for pedestrian use, such as sidewalks or crossings.
peatonalizado: Area made pedestrian-only by restricting vehicle access or changing traffic flow.
Definition in Spanish
Se usa para calles o zonas donde los vehículos motorizados están prohibidos o muy restringidos para favorecer el paso de peatones.
Word origin
Adjective formed from peatón 'pedestrian' plus -al, with peatón derived from French piéton and ultimately from Latin ped- 'foot'.
Usage tips
- Unlike English 'pedestrian' (which can mean dull), Spanish peatonal refers only to vehicle restrictions and pedestrian access, not to a quality of something.