troncal

troncal(
trohng
-
kahl
)
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. main
La carretera troncal de acceso a la ciudad tiene dos carriles.The main access road to the town has two lanes.
b. trunk
Hay un gran atasco de carros en la vía troncal por culpa de la lluvia.There's a major traffic jam on the trunk road because of the rain.
a. core
Los alumnos tienen que aprobar todas las asignaturas troncales de la carrera.Students have to pass all the core subjects on their degree course.
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
3. (transport) (Andes)
Regionalism used in Chile
(Chile)
a. main road
Hubo un accidente en la troncal y por eso tuvimos que ir por una carretera secundaria.There was an accident on the main road, so we had to take a back road.
b. trunk road
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Es probable que la huelga atrase las obras en la troncal.The strike is likely to delay roadworks on the trunk road.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
4. (railroad)
Regionalism used in Guatemala
(Guatemala)
Regionalism used in Mexico
(Mexico)
a. main line
Un muro se había derrumbado bloqueando el troncal a Vilanueva.A wall had collapsed blocking the main line into Vilanueva.
b. trunk line
Puede que haya que cancelar los planes de ampliar el troncal hacia el norte debido al coste.Plans to extend the trunk line further north may have to be aborted because of the cost.
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