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"Autopista" is a noun which is often translated as "freeway", and "autovía" is a noun which is often translated as "highway". Learn more about the difference between "autopista" and "autovía" below.
la autopista(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (general)
a. freeway (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Pon el intermitente, luego cambia al carril de salida para salir de la autopista.Turn on your turn signal, then get into the exit lane to exit the freeway.
b. highway (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Tomamos la autopista y llegamos con una hora de anticipación.We took the highway and arrived an hour earlier than planned.
c. motorway (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
En las horas punta, el tráfico es lento en las autopistas más concurridas.During rush hour, the traffic flow is slow on busy motorways.
la autovía(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (transport)
a. highway (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El tráfico en la autovía está congestionado.The traffic on the highway is congested.
b. divided highway (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Sigue por la ruta 12 hasta que llegues a la autovía.Drive along route 12 until you reach the divided highway.
c. dual carriageway (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Las dos ciudades están conectadas por una autovía.The two cities are connected by a dual carriageway.
