en la calle
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en la calle(
ehn
lah
kah
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yeh
)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. on the street
Pusieron un bar nuevo en la calle donde vives.There's a new bar on the street where you live.
b. on the road
No te quedes parada en la calle, es peligroso.Don't stand on the road, it's dangerous.
2. (figurative) (in the open)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning; metaphorical (e.g., carrot, bean).
a. on the streets
La ciudad está llena de familias sin hogar que viven en la calle.The city if full of homeless families living on the streets.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Después de veinte años en la misma empresa, se quedó en la calle.After twenty years working for the same company, he was left without a job.
La fábrica se fundió y lo dejaron a Carlos en la calle.The factory went bankrupt, and Carlos was thrown out on the street.
b. in the street
Ayer me lo encontré a Pablo en la calle.Yesterday I came across Pablo in the street.
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