paso de peatones
pedestrian crossing
The Spanish term 'paso de peatones' refers to a specific area where pedestrians in traffic are allowed to safely cross the street or road. The phrase is a compound of the words 'paso' (step), 'de' (of), and 'peatones' (pedestrians), directly translating to 'step of pedestrians' but understood and referred to in English as 'pedestrian crossing'. It usually designates a marked part of the road where drivers are expected to allow pedestrians to cross, often displaying distinctive markings or traffic signals for added safety.
Example sentences using: paso de peatones
Debes detenerte cuando alguien está cruzando el paso de peatones.
You must stop when someone is crossing the pedestrian crossing.
This phrase emphasizes the rule of stopping for pedestrians in a pedestrian crossing. It reminds drivers to stop their vehicles and give way to people using the pedestrian crossing.
No puedes estacionar tu coche cerca del paso de peatones.
You cannot park your car near the pedestrian crossing.
This phrase is used to explain one of the parking rules in Spanish-speaking countries. It reminds drivers not to park their cars near pedestrian crossings to ensure safety.
La señal indica que hay un paso de peatones adelante.
The sign indicates that there is a pedestrian crossing ahead.
This sentence refers to road signage indicating the presence of a pedestrian crossing ahead. It's useful for drivers to pay attention to these signs to ensure the safety of pedestrians.