🇺🇸 How to say

“street” in English

street
Illustration of "street" in a English cultural setting
A bustling urban street lined with colorful buildings, where people walk on the sidewalks and cars drive past small shops and cafes.

Usage note

Calle is a feminine noun (la calle) used for any street, from small alleys to major avenues. It's one of the most common words you'll need for giving directions or describing locations in Spanish-speaking cities.

Examples

  • This is a street.

    This is a street.

  • I have a street.

    I have a street.

  • Do you see the street?

    Do you see the street?

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What does "street" mean?

  • A. street
  • B. airplane
  • C. apple
  • D. bag

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