carril
lane
The Spanish word 'carril' translates to 'lane' in English. It is commonly used in the context of roads or pathways, specifically denoting a division which is wide enough for one line of vehicles. Another usage of 'carril' is found in sports, where it refers to a particular path or course for running, swimming, etc. 'Carril' can also denote a track in a railway context.
Example sentences using: carril
El tren corre por su propio carril.
The train runs on its own track.
This sentence is illustrating the use of 'carril' to refer to a railway track. Trains in Spanish-speaking cultures, like many others, run on designated paths or tracks, hence 'su propio carril'.
Cambie de carril para evitar el tráfico.
Change lanes to avoid traffic.
In this example, 'carril' is used to mean a lane on a road or highway. The instruction is telling the driver to switch lanes in order to avoid heavy traffic.
El ciclista tiene un carril designado en la carretera.
The cyclist has a designated lane on the road.
This sentence is using 'carril' to denote a lane on a road or bike path specifically designated for cyclists. This helps to make roads safer for cyclists by separating them from other traffic.