No. 233 in Spanish
calle
Street.
In a sentence
La calle principal está llena de tiendas.
The main street is full of shops.
In this sentence, the word 'calle' refers to a public thoroughfare within a town or city.
Salimos a la calle a jugar fútbol con los amigos.
We went out to the street to play football with friends.
Here, 'calle' represents an accessible open area adjacent to homes, often used casually.
La nueva calle es muy ancha y moderna.
The new street is very wide and modern.
Here, 'calle' is used to describe a newly constructed road or avenue.
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