No. 2,043 in Spanish
street
A public road in a city or town, typically with buildings on both sides.
In a sentence
Camino por la calle todos los días para llegar a mi trabajo.
I walk along the street every day to get to my work.
Here, 'calle' refers to a public road in an urban area used by pedestrians and vehicles.
La calle está muy transitada durante las horas pico.
The street is very busy during peak hours.
In this context, 'calle' signifies a specific busy urban roadway characterized by traffic activity.
Vivimos en una calle tranquila con pocos automóviles.
We live on a quiet street with few cars.
Here, 'calle' is used to describe a residential area within a neighborhood.
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