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roads

/ɹəʊdz/ /ɹoʊdz/

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noun

Carreteras, caminos

A way used for travelling between places, originally one wide enough to allow foot passengers and horses to travel, now (US) usually one surfaced with asphalt or concrete and designed to accommodate many vehicles travelling in both directions. In the UK both senses are heard: a country road is the same as a country lane.

Examples :

"The roads were icy this morning, so I drove carefully to work. "

Las carreteras estaban heladas esta mañana, así que conduje con cuidado al trabajo.

way vehicle place traffic

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Carreteras, caminos

A road; or particularly a car, as a means of transportation.

Examples :

"We travelled to the seaside by road."

Viajamos a la costa por carretera.

vehicle way traffic

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Caminos, trayectorias

A path chosen in life or career.

Examples :

"After high school, the students considered different roads to take in their careers. "

Después de la escuela secundaria, los estudiantes consideraron diferentes caminos a tomar en sus carreras.

way job achievement direction

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Galería, túnel

An underground tunnel in a mine.

Examples :

"The miners carefully reinforced the roads in the coal mine to prevent collapses. "

Los mineros reforzaron cuidadosamente las galerías de la mina de carbón para evitar derrumbes.

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Vías férreas, rieles

A railway or a single railway track.

Examples :

"The train jumped the roads, causing a significant delay for commuters. "

El tren saltó de las vías férreas, causando un retraso significativo para los viajeros.

vehicle way traffic

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Equitación

The act of riding on horseback.

Examples :

"The old woman reminisced about her youthful roads in the countryside. "

La anciana rememoró su equitación juvenil en el campo.

action way vehicle

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Incursión, asalto

A hostile ride against a particular area; a raid.

Examples :

"The gang planned roads against businesses in the neighboring town to steal valuable goods. "

La pandilla planeó incursiones contra negocios en la ciudad vecina para robar bienes valiosos.

military war action

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Rada

(often in the plural) A partly sheltered area of water near a shore in which vessels may ride at anchor; a roadstead.

Examples :

"The fishing boats sought shelter in the roads when the storm approached. "

Los barcos pesqueros buscaron refugio en la rada cuando se acercaba la tormenta.

nautical geography ocean

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Trayecto, etapa

A journey, or stage of a journey.

Examples :

"The roads of his life led him from a small village to a bustling city. "

Los trayectos de su vida lo llevaron de un pequeño pueblo a una ciudad bulliciosa.

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Caminos, carreteras

A way or route.

Examples :

"Many roads lead to the city center. "

Muchos caminos conducen al centro de la ciudad.

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Rada

(occasionally in the singular) A roadstead.

Examples :

"From the cliffs, we could see several ships anchored in the roads, waiting for better weather to enter the harbor. "

Desde los acantilados, pudimos ver varios barcos anclados en la rada, esperando un mejor clima para entrar en el puerto.

nautical geography