avenida

avenue

noun ah-beh-NEE-dah Less Common

Origin: From Spanish avenir (to happen, come) plus -ida, from Latin advenire.

Usage Note

Avenida (often abbreviated Av. or Avda.) is used for wide, major urban roads across the Spanish-speaking world. It is typically wider and more formal than a calle (street). In addresses it precedes the street name: Avenida Corrientes. Feminine noun; plural avenidas.

Examples

"El banco está en la avenida principal."

Natural Translation

The bank is on the main avenue.

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