camino
/kaˈmino/masculine
The Spanish word for way is camino. Wiktionary also lists vía.
Meaning: road, direction, path (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| camino | /kaˈmino/ | masculine |
| vía | /ˈbia/ | feminine |
The term refers to a road, direction or path. You will frequently see the phrase de camino used to indicate that someone is currently in the process of traveling toward a destination.
Which one should you use?
While camino is the general word for a path or road, vía is often used in more technical, formal or transport-related contexts, such as a railway track or a specific transit route.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions of Spain and Latin America, vereda is used to describe a small path or walkway.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of the masculine camino is caminos. The feminine vía becomes vías in its plural form.
How do you pronounce it?
/kaˈmino/
Did you know?
- The word camino does not actually come from Latin, but from Gaulish, a Celtic language spoken in ancient France and Spain.
- The word vía is used in the common idiom vía crucis, which describes a long, painful ordeal or a 'way of suffering'.
- If you are talking about a 'way' of doing something, like a method, you would not use camino, but rather manera or forma.
Examples in context
- Sal de mi camino.Stay out of my way.This sentence shows how to use camino to tell someone to stay out of your way.Tatoeba #1468358 by marcelostockle, translation #1112171 by Scott
- Ya voy de camino.I'm already on my way.This sentence uses camino to express that you are currently on your way.Tatoeba #13471972 by Seael, translation #12536296 by sundown
- Estás en mi camino.You are in my way.This sentence uses camino to say that someone is obstructing your path.Tatoeba #532537 by Shishir, translation #1296 by CK
- La ruta hacia el éxito puede ser difícil, pero siempre vale la pena.The way to success can be challenging, but it's always worth it.
- El camino de la felicidad empieza con apreciar las pequeñas cosas de la vida.The way to happiness begins with appreciating the little things in life.
- Por favor, siga la vía marcada para llegar a la salida más cercana.Please follow the marked way to reach the nearest exit.
- ¡No entiendo por qué tomas ese camino tan complicado!I don't understand why you take such a complicated way!
- No te preocupes, voy a abrir paso para que puedas pasar.Don't worry, I'll make way for you to pass.
- ¿Viste ese rollo que se armó en la fiesta de ayer?Did you see that thing that happened at the party yesterday?
- Me encanta caminar por los senderos del bosque.I love walking along the forest trails.
- Paseamos por la vereda del río, disfrutando del paisaje.We strolled along the river path, enjoying the scenery.
- 337 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
María and Daniel are hiking in the mountains.
- María¿Es este el camino correcto?Is this the correct way?
- DanielSí, el camino es por aquí.Yes, the path is this way.
- MaríaDaniel, el camino parece muy estrecho.Daniel, the path looks very narrow.
- DanielNo te preocupes, María, yo te guío.Don't worry, María, I will guide you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “way” translations and entries camino, vía, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries camino, vía, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
