Spanish · Travel & Places
Calle
Street
Beginnernoun
Definition
A public road in a city or town.
Example
¿En qué calle vives?
What street do you live on?
Etymology
The word 'calle' comes from the Latin 'callis', meaning 'path' or 'way'. It has consistently referred to streets or roads in Spanish-speaking cultures.
How & Where It’s Used
'Calle' is used in both formal and informal contexts, prevalent in everyday conversation and written descriptions of locations. It is universally understood in all Spanish-speaking areas.