Noun · A1 · Spanish glossary
Calle: street
calle
Pronunciation: KAH-yeh (stress the capital letters)
Calle means “street” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: street
- How to say it: KAH-yeh
- Gender: la calle
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “calle” means and how to use it
Calle means “street.” You use it for the road in a town or city, not for highways.
Gender and plural
- Gender: la calle (feminine)
- Plural: las calles
Examples with audio
- Vivo en la calle Mayor.I live on Main Street.
- Cruza la calle con cuidado.Cross the street carefully.
- Mi casa está en esta calle.My house is on this street.
Usage tip
Use “en la calle” for on the street and “la calle” plus the name: calle Sol. In some countries “avenida” is a wide street, and “carretera” is a highway.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “street” in Spanish?
“street” in Spanish is “calle.” It is pronounced KAH-yeh, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “calle”?
Say KAH-yeh. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “calle” masculine or feminine?
Calle is feminine: “la calle.” The plural is “calles.”
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