caminos rurales
/kaminos ɾuɾales/from spelling rules
The English phrase "country roads" is translated into Spanish as caminos rurales.
caminos rurales refers to small roads located in the countryside rather than within a city.
Did you know?
- In certain Latin American contexts, a camino real refers to a 'royal road'. These were historical country roads established by the Spanish Crown to connect colonies and administrative centers.
- In certain Spanish-speaking regions, a very small, dusty country road might be colloquially called a brecha, which literally means a 'breach' or 'gap'.
- If you are in a rural area and someone mentions a camino de herradura, they are referring to a 'horseshoe path', which is a very old type of narrow trail used by animals.
Examples in context
- Me encanta conducir por los caminos rurales de mi pueblo.I love driving on the country roads of my town.
- Las vías rurales de esta zona son muy pintorescas.The rural routes in this area are very scenic.
- Siempre disfruto viajar por las carreteras rurales del campo.I always enjoy traveling on the rural highways in the countryside.
- Mi abuelo vive en una casa cerca de las calles rurales.My grandfather lives in a house near the rural streets.
- Me gusta caminar por los caminos rurales.I like walking along the country roads.
- Es difícil conducir por los caminos rurales en invierno.It is difficult to drive on the country roads in winter.
- Esos caminos rurales son muy estrechos.Those country roads are very narrow.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are planning a cycling trip through the countryside.
- Sofía¿Prefieres ir por la autopista o por los caminos rurales?Do you prefer going by the highway or by the country roads?
- DanielPrefiero los caminos rurales porque hay menos tráfico.I prefer the country roads because there is less traffic.
- SofíaTienes razón, el paisaje es más bonito allí.You are right, the landscape is more beautiful there.
- DanielEntonces, buscaremos una ruta por el campo.Then, we will look for a route through the countryside.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
