🇪🇸 How to say

“way” in Spanish

camino
Illustration of "way" in a Spanish cultural setting
A gravel path winds through a sun-dappled forest, leading toward a distant mountain. Two hikers walk side by side, enjoying the journey as much as the destination.

Usage note

Camino can refer to a physical path or road, or metaphorically to a way of doing something. It's a common word used in both literal and figurative contexts, like in the famous pilgrimage route 'El Camino de Santiago'.

Examples

  • El camino es largo.

    The path is long.

  • Sigue este camino.

    Follow this way.

  • Vamos por el camino viejo.

    Let's go by the old road.

Quick check

What does "camino" mean?

  • A. way
  • B. week
  • C. egg
  • D. hat

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