carretera

Del latín 'carretaria', relacionado con 'carrus', que significa carro.

NOUN (1)
[/ka.reˈte.ɾa/es-ES]
road literal / highway literal / route literal / expressway literal / freeway literal / main road literal / thoroughfare formal / landway untranslatable (This term, while similar, can imply various kinds of pathways and does not directly translate to a single term used in ENGLISH.)
Synonyms camino informal , vía formal
Antonyms sendero

A main road, especially one connecting towns or cities, designed for vehicular traffic; a highway.

plural
carreteras
  • La carretera está en muy buenas condiciones después de la repavimentación.
  • The road is in very good condition after repaving.
  • Viajaremos por la carretera costera para disfrutar de las vistas.
  • We will travel along the coastal highway to enjoy the views.
  • Hay una nueva carretera de peaje que evita el centro de la ciudad.
  • There is a new toll road that bypasses the city center.