🇪🇸 How to say

“street” in Spanish

calle
Illustration of "street" in a Spanish 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

  • Vivo en esta calle.

    I live on this street.

  • La calle está muy transitada.

    The street is very busy.

  • Caminamos por la calle principal.

    We walk along the main street.

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What does "calle" mean?

  • A. street
  • B. milk
  • C. shirt
  • D. world

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