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calle

English translation of calle

street

In Spanish, 'calle' is used to refer to a public road in a city or town. The usage is similar to English, it can be used in various contexts such as giving directions, describing locations etc. It's important to note that, just like in English, 'calle' is feminine in Spanish, so it would be 'la calle'.


Example sentences using: calle

La tienda está a la vuelta de la calle.

English translation of La tienda está a la vuelta de la calle.

The store is around the street corner.

This phrase is used to give someone directions. 'Calle' is used to denote the street.

Cruza la calle cuando el semáforo esté verde.

English translation of Cruza la calle cuando el semáforo esté verde.

Cross the street when the traffic light is green.

This sentence uses 'calle' in the context of giving instructions about crossing a 'street', to ensure safety.

Vivo en la tercera casa en la calle principal.

English translation of Vivo en la tercera casa en la calle principal.

I live in the third house on Main Street.

This phrase is used to describe one's residence location using 'calle', which means street. The usage of 'calle' here is as a noun.

Desde la ventana veo la gente caminando por la calle.

English translation of Desde la ventana veo la gente caminando por la calle.

From the window I see people walking in the street.

Here, 'calle' is once again used as a noun, this time to describe where people are walking. This sentence could be useful when describing the scene outside.

Los niños están jugando fútbol en la calle.

English translation of Los niños están jugando fútbol en la calle.

The kids are playing soccer in the street.

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Siempre se puede oír el ruido de la calle.

English translation of Siempre se puede oír el ruido de la calle.

You can always hear the noise of the street.

This example uses 'calle' to describe a general place from where noise can be heard.

Cada día camino a la escuela por la misma calle.

English translation of Cada día camino a la escuela por la misma calle.

Every day I walk to school on the same street.

'Calle' is used in this context to denote a route taken by someone. It emphasizes the habit of travelling on this same route every day.

No puedo encontrar nuestra calle en el mapa.

English translation of No puedo encontrar nuestra calle en el mapa.

I can't find our street on the map.

This sentence uses 'calle' to signify a specific street that one is attempting to locate on a map.

La calle está llena de coches.

English translation of La calle está llena de coches.

The street is full of cars.

This phrase uses 'calle' to describe a scenario where there are many cars on the street.

El perro duerme en la calle.

English translation of El perro duerme en la calle.

The dog sleeps in the street.

This sentence describes a scenario where a dog is sleeping 'in the street'. 'Calle' is used as a noun.

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