seguridad peatonal
/seɡuɾidad peatonal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "pedestrian safety" is translated into Spanish as seguridad peatonal.
This phrase refers to the state of being safe from traffic accidents for people walking on or near roads.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun seguridad (safety) and the adjective peatonal (pedestrian).
Which one should you use?
You can also use seguridad de los peatones to express the concept of "safety of pedestrians."
How does it change in a sentence?
Because seguridad is a feminine noun, the adjective peatonal must agree in gender, though peatonal is gender-neutral in its ending.
How do you pronounce it?
/seɡuɾidad peatonal/
Did you know?
- While seguridad peatonal describes the concept, a person walking is called a peatón. This word entered Spanish via French piéton rather than directly from Latin.
- The word seguridad is derived from the Latin sēcūritātem, which originally implied a state of being 'without care' or 'without worry'.
- In many Spanish-speaking cities, you will see a calle peatonal. This is not just a safe path, but a street where cars are strictly forbidden by law.
Examples in context
- Sí, debemos promover la seguridad de los peatones en nuestras ciudades.Yes, we must promote pedestrian safety in our cities.
- La seguridad peatonal es muy importante en esta zona.Pedestrian safety is very important in this area.
- El ayuntamiento invierte más en la seguridad peatonal.The city council invests more in pedestrian safety.
- Debemos mejorar la seguridad peatonal cerca de la escuela.We must improve pedestrian safety near the school.
Example conversation
Mateo and Elena are discussing city planning at a meeting.
- MateoElena, ¿qué opinas sobre la seguridad peatonal aquí?Elena, what do you think about the pedestrian safety here?
- ElenaCreo que faltan más pasos de cebra, Mateo.I think there are not enough crosswalks, Mateo.
- MateoTienes razón, la seguridad peatonal es deficiente.You are right, the pedestrian safety is deficient.
- ElenaDeberíamos proponer más señales de tráfico.We should propose more traffic signs.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
