nombres de las calles
/nombɾes de las kaʝes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "street names" is translated into Spanish as nombres de las calles.
This phrase refers to the specific names given to the roads in a city or town.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of nombres (names), de las (of the) and calles (streets).
Which one should you use?
You may encounter nombres de las vías in more formal or administrative contexts, such as in urban planning.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you are referring to a single street name, use the singular form nombre de la calle.
How do you pronounce it?
/nombɾes de las kaʝes/
Did you know?
- The word calle shares a root with the English word 'alley', as both derive from the Latin 'callis', meaning a narrow path.
- In some Latin American urban grids, the nombre de la calle is less important than its number, and locals may navigate primarily by numerical coordinates.
- While calle is the general term, a paseo often describes a street specifically designed for strolling, usually featuring trees and wide sidewalks.
Examples in context
- No me sé los nombres de las calles.I don't know the street names.
- Los nombres de las calles son muy antiguos aquí.The street names are very old here.
- ¿Puedes leer los nombres de las calles en el mapa?Can you read the street names on the map?
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are looking at a paper map in a city center.
- AlejandroSofía, ¿conoces los nombres de las calles de este barrio?Sofía, do you know the street names in this neighborhood?
- SofíaNo, Alejandro, este mapa es muy difícil de leer.No, Alejandro, this map is very difficult to read.
- AlejandroEs verdad, los nombres de las calles son complicados.It is true, the street names are complicated.
- SofíaMejor usemos el GPS del teléfono.Better to use the phone's GPS.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
