sendero
/senˈdeɾo/masculine
The English word "trail" is translated into Spanish as sendero.
sendero is the most common and general term for a trail in Spanish. It typically refers to a narrow, often unpaved footpath or a route for travel over land.
Meaning: route for travel over land (noun)
Which one should you use?
While sendero refers to a narrow, often unpaved trail or footpath, the word camino is used for a more established road or a longer, more well-known route.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular masculine noun sendero becomes the plural senderos to denote multiple trails.
How do you pronounce it?
/senˈdeɾo/
Did you know?
- The word sendero is often used in Spanish politics and history to refer to the Sendero Luminoso, a Maoist guerrilla group in Peru.
- Spanish differentiates between sendero for a foot-trail and pista for a trail used by vehicles or skis.
- If you are looking for a 'trail' in a digital or social media context, Spanish speakers often use the English word 'thread' or 'hilo' rather than a word meaning a physical path.
Examples in context
- El sendero que lleva a la cima de la montaña es impresionante.The trail that leads to the summit of the mountain is impressive.
- ¡Disfruta tus aventuras en los senderos!Enjoy your trail adventures!
- El sendero es muy estrecho.The trail is very narrow.
- El sendero es muy largo.The trail is very long.
- Sigue este sendero por el bosque.Follow this trail through the forest.
- Encontramos un sendero hacia la montaña.We found a trail towards the mountain.
Example conversation
María and Daniel are hiking in a nature reserve.
- María¿Ves ese sendero allá?Do you see that trail over there?
- DanielSí, parece un buen camino.Yes, it looks like a good path.
- MaríaVamos por ese sendero, Daniel.Let's go along that trail, Daniel.
- DanielEstá bien, caminemos.Okay, let's walk.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “trail” translations and entries sendero, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
