estrada — meaning in English

English meaning

• road noun A paved or surfaced route built for vehicles and pedestrians to travel between places.
• roadway noun The part of a road, bridge, or street actually used by vehicles for travel.

Senses

estrada is used for these senses in English:

• road A way used for travelling between places, originally one wide enough to allow foot passengers and horses to travel, now (US) usually one surfaced with asphalt or concrete and designed to accommodate many vehicles travelling in both directions. In the UK both senses are heard: a country road is the same as a country lane. [from 16th c.]
• roadway A way used as a road.

road — full definition

1. noun A paved or surfaced route built for vehicles and pedestrians to travel between places.
2. noun A path or course followed in life, business, or a project.

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