Transporte Terrestre - Diseño y características de la carretera
Aquí aprenderá algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con el diseño y características de las carreteras, como "carril", "bordillo" y "arquina".
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the lane on a multi-lane road designated for vehicles traveling at slower speeds

carril lento, carril de baja velocidad
the lane on a multi-lane road designated for vehicles traveling at higher speeds

carril rápido, carril de alta velocidad
the lane on a road or highway that vehicles use to overtake slower-moving traffic

carril de adelantamiento, carril para sobrepasar
a designated highway lane reserved for vehicles carrying multiple occupants, typically with a minimum requirement of two or more people

carril de alta ocupación, carril para vehículos de alta ocupación
a designated highway lane where drivers can choose to pay a toll for faster travel

carril HOT, carril de peaje
a traffic lane that changes direction based on the time of day or traffic flow

carril reversible, carrera reversible
an additional lane on a road designed to help slower vehicles move uphill without impeding faster traffic

carril de ascenso, carril de escalada
a designated part of the road marked specifically for cyclists to ride safely

carril bici, carril para bicicletas
a lane on the side of a highway where vehicles can stop in case of emergency or mechanical failure

carril de emergencia, carril de desvío
the part of a road where vehicles can go faster due to light traffic there

carril rápido
a traffic lane reserved for vehicles with a minimum number of passengers, typically to encourage carpooling and reduce congestion

carril de auto compartido, carril de vehículos compartidos
the raised edge at the side of a street, usually made of stone

bordillo de la acera, bordillo
the area adjacent to the edge of a street or road where vehicles can park or where services, such as deliveries or pickups, often take place

el borde de la acera, el arcén
the slight curve or tilt of a road surface to help with drainage and stability

inclinación, curvatura
a sharp turn or bend in a road or trail that zigzags in order to manage a steep incline or decline

curva en zigzag, serpentina
a sharp bend in a road that sharply changes its direction

curva cerrada, curva en herradura
having multiple twists and turns

serpenteante, tortuoso
a circular intersection where multiple roads meet

Hola, ¿cómo estás?
a circuitous path or route that returns to the starting point

un bucle alrededor, un circuito alrededor
the point where two or more roads or lanes come together and traffic must combine

confluencia, fusión
a road feature designed to redirect traffic from a side road to make a safer left turn

gancho de jarra, salida de giro
a narrow area of land or barrier that separates lanes of traffic on a highway or road

mediana, separador central
the strip of land bordering a road, often covered with grass or vegetation

borde, margen
the strip of land on the side of a road where vehicles can stop in an emergency

arcén, shoulder
the unpaved or less stable portion alongside a road, typically made of gravel, dirt, or grass, designated for emergency stopping or vehicle breakdowns

arce suave, shoulder blando
a tall metal structure used for carrying high-voltage power lines above the ground

torre de alta tensión
a structure spanning over a road that supports signs, signals, or cameras

pasarela, estructura de soporte
a big sign used for advertising, usually found near roads or highways

cartelera, valla publicitaria
a place where something becomes narrow, often causing a restriction or bottleneck

punto crítico, punto de estrangulamiento
(of a path or road) to split into another direction, creating a separate route

dividirse, desviarse
the place where two or more streets, roads, etc. cross each other

intersección
a situation where two or more numbered highways overlap along the same stretch of road but are signed with opposing cardinal directions
