sendero
/senˈdeɾo/masculine
The English word path is translated into Spanish as sendero. Wiktionary also lists trocha.
Meaning: a trail for the use of, or worn by, pedestrians (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| sendero | /senˈdeɾo/ | masculine |
| trocha | /ˈtɾot͡ʃa/ | feminine |
The primary meaning of these words is a trail for the use of, or worn by, pedestrians. While sendero is the standard term for a path, you may encounter other terms depending on the context and desired level of formality.
Which one should you use?
sendero is the standard, neutral term for a path or trail. In contrast, trocha is a more colloquial or regional term often used for a narrow, sometimes rough or improvised trail.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Latin America, Camino vecinal is often used to describe a neighborhood path or a small village road.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of sendero is senderos. The plural form of trocha is trochas.
How do you pronounce it?
/senˈdeɾo/
Did you know?
- While sendero is neutral, using trocha in certain Caribbean contexts can imply a shortcut or an unofficial, hidden way to bypass a main road.
- The word sendero is the root for senderismo, which refers specifically to the sport of hiking or trekking for leisure.
- The term camino is often used for a path, but it also refers to the legendary Camino de Santiago, a network of ancient pilgrimage routes across Spain.
Examples in context
- Guíanos por el sendero recto.Show us the straight path.This sentence uses sendero to describe a straight path.Tatoeba #1205894 by marcelostockle, translation #532918 by admor82
- Ese sendero es intransitable.That path is impassable.This sentence uses sendero to describe an impassable path.Tatoeba #10267115 by Seael, translation #10267106 by sundown
- Este sendero es intransitable.This path is impassable.Tatoeba #10267114 by Seael, translation #10267105 by sundown
- Los excursionistas caminaron por el sendero de montañaThe hikers walked along the mountain path
- Estudiar es la vía más segura hacia el éxitoStudying is the safest path to success
- La ruta hacia el castillo ofrece increíbles vistas panorámicasThe path to the castle offers incredible panoramic views
- La casa está al final del caminoThe house is at the end of the path
- Quiero seguir mi propio caminoI want to follow my own path
- Los niños exploraron el senderito que llevaba al ríoThe children explored the small path that led to the river
- Caminamos por la vereda que nos llevó al puebloWe walked along the path that led us to the village
- Siguiendo las sendas del bosque, llegamos a un lago escondidoFollowing the forest paths, we arrived at a hidden lake
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are hiking in a forest.
- Mateo¿Ves el sendero de madera?Do you see the wooden path?
- ElenaSí, lo veo allí.Yes, I see it over there.
- MateoEse sendero parece muy largo.That path looks very long.
- ElenaPero es muy bonito.But it is very beautiful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “path” translations and entries sendero, trocha, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
