vial

road (relating to roads)

adjective BYAHL Less Common

Origin: From Latin via (road, way).

Usage Note

Vial is a technical adjective meaning 'pertaining to roads or traffic'; seguridad vial means 'road safety' and is the standard phrase in driver education. It is not used for general travel (use de carretera or de tráfico in everyday speech). The noun vial can also mean a road or thoroughfare in urban planning contexts.

Examples

"Las autoridades mejoraron la seguridad vial en la zona."

Natural Translation

The authorities improved road safety in the area.

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