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"Vías" is a form of "vía", a noun which is often translated as "route". "Calzadas" is a form of "calzado", a noun which is often translated as "footwear". Learn more about the difference between "vías" and "calzadas" below.
la vía(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
2. (street)
a. road
Abrieron una vía nueva para llegar al centro de la ciudad.They opened a new road to get to the center of the city.
3. (procedure)
a. channel
Encontramos la evidencia por vía oficial.We found the evidence through official channels.
A preposition is a word that indicates the relationship between a noun and another word (e.g., He ran through the door.).
a. via
Tenemos que enviar todos los documentos vía correo electrónico.We have to send all documents via email.
el calzado, calzado(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Llegó al casamiento con pantalones cortos y calzado con zapatos náuticos.He showed up to the wedding wearing shorts and boat shoes.
Ve calzado en caso de que la arena queme.Wear shoes just in case the sand is too hot.
