bulevar
/buleˈbaɾ/masculine
The English word "boulevard" is translated into Spanish as bulevar. It is also spelled boulevard or bulevard.
Meaning: broad, landscaped thoroughfare (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| bulevar | /buleˈbaɾ/ | masculine |
| boulevard | /bulˈbaɾ/ | masculine, alternative form |
| bulevard | /buleˈbaɾd/ /buleˈbaɾ/ |
masculine, alternative form |
A bulevar refers to a broad, landscaped thoroughfare.
Which one should you use?
bulevar is the standard spelling, while boulevard and bulevard are alternative spellings of the same word.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term Paseo is commonly used to refer to a wide avenue or promenade. In Latin America, Alameda frequently describes a boulevard with trees or a tree-lined promenade. In Spain and parts of Latin America, Rambla is used for a pedestrianized boulevard with a lively atmosphere, often filled with shops and street performers.
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural, change bulevar to bulevares.
How do you pronounce it?
/buleˈbaɾ/
Did you know?
- The Spanish word bulevar is a linguistic relative of baluarte, meaning 'bastion'. Both words share a common ancestor in the Middle Dutch word for a defensive wall.
- The Spanish word alameda specifically implies a boulevard lined with poplar trees, which are called álamos in Spanish.
- While bulevar describes the road, the word paseo can refer to both the physical boulevard and the cultural act of taking a social evening stroll.
Examples in context
- El hotel se encuentra ubicado en una hermosa avenida llena de cafés y tiendas exclusivas.The hotel is located on a beautiful boulevard filled with cafés and exclusive shops.
- Vamos a pasear por el bulevar y disfrutar del buen clima.Let's take a stroll along the boulevard and enjoy the good weather.
- El bulevar tiene muchas palmeras.The boulevard has many palm trees.
- Caminamos por el bulevar esta tarde.We walked along the boulevard this afternoon.
- Ese bulevar es muy ancho y bonito.That boulevard is very wide and beautiful.
Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are planning a walk in the city.
- Javier¿Quieres pasear por el bulevar?Do you want to stroll along the boulevard?
- SofíaSí, me encanta ese bulevar.Yes, I love that boulevard.
- JavierTiene muchas tiendas y flores.It has many shops and flowers.
- SofíaEs un lugar perfecto para caminar.It is a perfect place to walk.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “boulevard” translations and entries bulevar, boulevard, bulevard, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries boulevard, bulevar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
