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Transporte Terrestre - Caminos y espacios urbanos

Aquí aprenderás algunas palabras en inglés relacionadas con las calles y espacios urbanos como "calle", "bulevar" y "paso de peatones".

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street
[Sustantivo]

a public path for vehicles in a village, town, or city, usually with buildings, houses, etc. on its sides

calle

calle

Ex: We ride our bikes along the bike lane on the main street.Montamos en bicicleta por el carril bici en la **calle** principal.
boulevard
[Sustantivo]

a wide street in a town or city, typically with trees on each side or in the middle

bulevar

bulevar

Ex: He rode his bike down the bike lane of the boulevard, enjoying the scenic views .Montó en bicicleta por el carril bici del **bulevar**, disfrutando de las vistas panorámicas.
bicycle boulevard
[Sustantivo]

a road designed primarily for bicycles, with features that prioritize cycling over motor vehicle traffic

bulevar ciclista, vía preferente para bicicletas

bulevar ciclista, vía preferente para bicicletas

Ex: The city 's new bicycle boulevard includes designated bike lanes , improved crossings , and traffic signals tailored to cyclists ' needs .El nuevo **bulevar de bicicletas** de la ciudad incluye carriles designados para bicicletas, cruces mejorados y señales de tráfico adaptadas a las necesidades de los ciclistas.
stravenue
[Sustantivo]

a road that combines features of a street and an avenue, mainly used in some U.S. cities such as Tucson, Arizona

una stravenue,  una carretera que combina características de una calle y una avenida

una stravenue, una carretera que combina características de una calle y una avenida

Ex: The real estate listing mentioned that the house was on a quiet stravenue.El listado de bienes raíces mencionó que la casa estaba en una **stravenue** tranquila.
main drag
[Sustantivo]

the main street or avenue in a town or city, often bustling with activity

la calle principal, la avenida principal

la calle principal, la avenida principal

Ex: The main drag was closed for a parade .La **calle principal** estaba cerrada por un desfile.
Main Street
[Sustantivo]

the most important street with many shops and stores in a town

Calle Principal, Calle Mayor

Calle Principal, Calle Mayor

Ex: He parked his car along Main Street and walked to the diner .Estacionó su coche a lo largo de **Main Street** y caminó hasta el restaurante.
side street
[Sustantivo]

a smaller road or street that intersects with a main road, often providing access to residential or commercial areas

calle lateral, callejón

calle lateral, callejón

Ex: He turned onto a side street to find a shortcut to his destination .Giró a una **calle lateral** para encontrar un atajo a su destino.
Fore Street
[Sustantivo]

a main thoroughfare or primary road in a town or city

calle Principal, calle Mayor

calle Principal, calle Mayor

Ex: Traffic can be heavy on Fore Street during rush hour , causing occasional delays for commuters .El tráfico puede ser intenso en **Fore Street** durante la hora punta, causando retrasos ocasionales para los viajeros.
superstreet
[Sustantivo]

an advanced roadway design that aims to improve traffic flow and safety by reducing conflict points

supercalle, calle avanzada

supercalle, calle avanzada

Ex: Communities considering the installation of superstreets often conduct public hearings to gather feedback from local residents.Las comunidades que consideran la instalación de **superstreets** a menudo realizan audiencias públicas para recopilar comentarios de los residentes locales.
thoroughfare
[Sustantivo]

a road, street, or passage that provides a direct route or passage for vehicles, pedestrians, or both

vía principal

vía principal

Ex: They live just off the main thoroughfare, so it 's easy for them to get around .Viven justo al lado de la **vía principal**, por lo que es fácil para ellos moverse.
one-way street
[Sustantivo]

a street or road where traffic is allowed to flow in only one direction

calle de un solo sentido, vía de un solo sentido

calle de un solo sentido, vía de un solo sentido

Ex: The one-way street was part of the city 's traffic management plan .La **calle de un solo sentido** era parte del plan de gestión del tráfico de la ciudad.
High Street
[Sustantivo]

the most important street with a lot of shops and businesses in a town

Calle Mayor, Calle Principal

Calle Mayor, Calle Principal

Ex: Many small businesses on High Street struggled during the economic downturn .Muchos pequeños negocios en **High Street** tuvieron dificultades durante la recesión económica.
off-street
[Adjetivo]

not on a public street; typically refers to parking or facilities located away from the main road

fuera de la calle, no en la vía pública

fuera de la calle, no en la vía pública

Ex: Off-street parking was limited during peak hours.El estacionamiento **fuera de la calle** era limitado durante las horas pico.
living street
[Sustantivo]

a road designed primarily for pedestrians, where vehicles are allowed but must move slowly and yield to people on foot

calle viviente, zona de encuentro

calle viviente, zona de encuentro

Ex: Walking along the living street, I noticed the absence of traffic noise , making it a relaxing experience compared to busy thoroughfares .Caminando por la **calle viva**, noté la ausencia del ruido del tráfico, lo que la convierte en una experiencia relajante en comparación con las vías muy transitadas.
expressway
[Sustantivo]

a divided highway designed for high-speed traffic, typically with multiple lanes and limited access points

autopista

autopista

Ex: The expressway was well-maintained , with smooth pavement and clear signage .La **autopista** estaba bien mantenida, con pavimento liso y señalización clara.
cross street
[Sustantivo]

a street that intersects with another street, usually at right angles

calle transversal, calle perpendicular

calle transversal, calle perpendicular

Ex: The intersection had traffic lights for both the main street and the cross street.La intersección tenía semáforos tanto para la calle principal como para la **calle transversal**.
crosswalk
[Sustantivo]

a marked place where people walk across a street

paso de peatones

paso de peatones

Ex: The police officer reminded drivers to yield to pedestrians at the crosswalk.El oficial de policía recordó a los conductores que cedieran el paso a los peatones en el **paso de peatones**.

a designated area on a road where pedestrians have the right of way to cross the street safely

paso de peatones, cruce peatonal

paso de peatones, cruce peatonal

Ex: She looked both ways before stepping onto the pedestrian crossing.Miró hacia ambos lados antes de pisar el **paso de peatones**.
crossing
[Sustantivo]

a place where one is able to safely cross something, particularly a street

cruce

cruce

Ex: He stopped his car to allow pedestrians to pass at the crossing.Detuvo su coche para permitir que los peatones cruzaran en el **paso de peatones**.
xing
[Sustantivo]

a crossing or intersection of paths or roads

paso de peatones, cruce

paso de peatones, cruce

Ex: The city council approved funds for improving safety measures at the railway xing.El consejo municipal aprobó fondos para mejorar las medidas de seguridad en el **cruce** ferroviario.
sidewalk
[Sustantivo]

a pathway typically made of concrete or asphalt at the side of a street for people to walk on

acera

acera

Ex: The sidewalk was crowded with pedestrians during rush hour .La **acera** estaba llena de peatones durante la hora punta.
traffic island
[Sustantivo]

a raised or painted area in the middle of a road that separates lanes or controls traffic flow

isla de tráfico, refugio peatonal

isla de tráfico, refugio peatonal

Ex: The traffic island had a statue commemorating a local historical figure .La **isleta de tráfico** tenía una estatua que conmemoraba a una figura histórica local.
access road
[Sustantivo]

a road providing access to another road or to a specific place

vía de acceso

vía de acceso

Ex: The fire trucks used the access road behind the building to get to the scene .Los camiones de bomberos utilizaron la **vía de acceso** detrás del edificio para llegar a la escena.
strip mall
[Sustantivo]

a shopping center where stores and businesses are arranged in a row along a main thoroughfare

centro comercial lineal, plaza comercial

centro comercial lineal, plaza comercial

Ex: They renovated the façade of the strip mall to attract more customers .Renovaron la fachada del **centro comercial** para atraer a más clientes.
beltway
[Sustantivo]

a highway that encircles a city or metropolitan area, providing a route for traffic bypassing the city center

circunvalación, periférico

circunvalación, periférico

Ex: They expanded the beltway to reduce congestion during rush hour .Ampliaron la **circunvalación** para reducir la congestión durante la hora punta.
outer belt
[Sustantivo]

a region at the edge of a city or town, typically beyond the more densely populated areas

periferia, cinturón exterior

periferia, cinturón exterior

Ex: Schools in the outer belt often have larger campuses and more outdoor facilities .Las escuelas en el **cinturón exterior** a menudo tienen campus más grandes y más instalaciones al aire libre.
bypass
[Sustantivo]

a road that goes round a city or town rather than going through the city center

circunvalación

circunvalación

arterial road
[Sustantivo]

a major road or highway that carries a large volume of traffic between areas

carretera arterial, vía principal

carretera arterial, vía principal

Ex: They widened the arterial road to improve traffic flow .Ampliaron la **carretera arterial** para mejorar el flujo del tráfico.
frontage road
[Sustantivo]

a road running parallel to a main road, providing access to properties along the main road and serving as a service road

camino de servicio, vía de acceso

camino de servicio, vía de acceso

Ex: They repaved the frontage road to improve driving conditions .Repavimentaron la **vía de servicio** para mejorar las condiciones de conducción.
couplet
[Sustantivo]

a pair of parallel, one-way streets that run in opposite directions to help manage traffic flow in urban areas

pareado, par de calles paralelas de un solo sentido

pareado, par de calles paralelas de un solo sentido

Ex: The couplet design has significantly reduced travel time through the busy commercial district.El diseño del **couplet** ha reducido significativamente el tiempo de viaje a través del distrito comercial concurrido.
business route
[Sustantivo]

a section of a highway that passes through the center of a town or city, providing access to local businesses and services

ruta comercial, itinerario comercial

ruta comercial, itinerario comercial

Ex: Traffic on the business route can be slow during rush hour , but it provides convenient access to all the main attractions .El tráfico en la **ruta comercial** puede ser lento durante la hora pico, pero proporciona un acceso conveniente a todas las atracciones principales.
service road
[Sustantivo]

a road close to a highway or major road that provides access to properties and allows local traffic to bypass the main road

camino de servicio, vía de acceso

camino de servicio, vía de acceso

Ex: They repaved the service road to fix potholes .Repavimentaron la **vía de servicio** para arreglar los baches.
through road
[Sustantivo]

a main road that goes through an area and connects with other main roads

carretera principal, vía principal

carretera principal, vía principal

Ex: Because the through road connects several small towns, it is often used by travelers heading to the countryside for the weekend.Debido a que la **carretera principal** conecta varios pueblos pequeños, a menudo es utilizada por los viajeros que se dirigen al campo durante el fin de semana.
complete street
[Sustantivo]

a road designed to accommodate safe and convenient use by all travelers, including pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists

calle completa, vía completa

calle completa, vía completa

Ex: Governments across the globe are adopting policies that prioritize the development of complete streets to enhance urban mobility and safety .Los gobiernos de todo el mundo están adoptando políticas que priorizan el desarrollo de **calles completas** para mejorar la movilidad urbana y la seguridad.
grid plan
[Sustantivo]

a type of city design where streets run at right angles to each other, forming a pattern of squares or rectangles

plano de cuadrícula, plano ortogonal

plano de cuadrícula, plano ortogonal

Ex: The city council chose a grid plan to help reduce traffic congestion and improve public transportation routes.El ayuntamiento eligió un **plan de cuadrícula** para ayudar a reducir la congestión del tráfico y mejorar las rutas de transporte público.
parking lot
[Sustantivo]

an area in which people leave their vehicles

estacionamiento, aparcamiento

estacionamiento, aparcamiento

Ex: We found a spot in the parking lot right next to the entrance , which was super convenient .Encontramos un lugar en el **estacionamiento** justo al lado de la entrada, lo cual fue súper conveniente.
pedestrian mall
[Sustantivo]

an area in city or town where vehicles are not allowed, and people can walk freely

zona peatonal, centro peatonal

zona peatonal, centro peatonal

Ex: Residents enjoy the convenience of the pedestrian mall, where they can stroll and shop without the noise and pollution of vehicles .Los residentes disfrutan de la comodidad del **centro peatonal**, donde pueden pasear y comprar sin el ruido y la contaminación de los vehículos.

to convert an area into one where only pedestrians are allowed, typically by closing it to vehicles

peatonalizar, convertir en zona peatonal

peatonalizar, convertir en zona peatonal

Ex: If they had pedestrianized the neighborhood years ago , perhaps it would n't be so difficult to find parking there now .Si hubieran **peatonalizado** el vecindario hace años, tal vez no sería tan difícil encontrar estacionamiento allí ahora.
on-street
[Adjetivo]

located or occurring on a public street

en la calle, callejero

en la calle, callejero

Ex: The city installed new benches on the on-street sidewalk .La ciudad instaló nuevos bancos en la acera **en la calle**.
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