Ruta 66
The English phrase "route 66" is translated into Spanish as Ruta 66.
This phrase refers to the famous historic highway in the United States that connects Chicago and Los Angeles.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word ruta comes from the Latin via rupta, which literally means a 'broken' road because the land had to be broken or cleared to create the path.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a ruta can refer to a scheduled bus line or a delivery path, not just a long-distance highway.
- In Spanish, the number 66 is pronounced sesenta y seis, and because both words start with 's', speakers often blend them into a single flowing sound.
Examples in context
- La Ruta 66 es muy famosa.Route 66 is very famous.
- Queremos conducir por la Ruta 66.We want to drive along Route 66.
- He visto fotos de la Ruta 66 en internet.I have seen photos of Route 66 on the internet.
Example conversation
Mateo and María are planning a road trip in the US.
- Mateo¿Quieres viajar por la Ruta 66?Do you want to travel via Route 66?
- MaríaSí, Mateo, me encantaría hacer ese viaje.Yes, Mateo, I would love to take that trip.
- MateoSerá una aventura increíble para nosotros.It will be an incredible adventure for us.
- María¡Empecemos a planear la ruta ahora!Let's start planning the route now!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ruta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
