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"Carretera" is a form of "carretera", a noun which is often translated as "road". "Autovía" is a noun which is often translated as "highway". Learn more about the difference between "autovía" and "carretera" below.
la autovía(
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toh
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bee
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ah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
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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.
la carretera(
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rreh
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teh
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
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