haber caravana
have a caravan
The Spanish term 'haber caravana' directly translates to 'have a caravan' in English. However, in Spanish, this phrase is often used in an idiomatic context to indicate a traffic jam or a situation where a long line of cars has formed on the road, similar to a caravan of vehicles. The use of this phrase may vary by region and context.
Example sentences using: haber caravana
Puede haber caravana en la autopista durante las horas punta.
There may be a traffic jam on the highway during peak hours.
This sentence illustrates the use of 'haber caravana' in predicting or expressing the possibility of a traffic jam. Particularly, it points at rush hour as the time when traffic jams are mostly likely to occur.
Si hay un accidente, va a haber caravana en la carretera.
If there is an accident, there will be a traffic jam on the road.
This sentence demonstrates how 'haber caravana' can be used in if-then scenarios to express the consequence (a traffic jam) given a certain condition (an accident).
Siempre que llueve, suele haber caravana en las calles de la ciudad.
Whenever it rains, there is usually a traffic jam in the city streets.
This sentence uses the expression 'haber caravana' to describe a common observation or a recurring scenario (traffic jam) associated with a certain event (rainfall).