noun
la vereda
path
Es un camino angosto, generalmente de tierra o piedras, por donde pueden pasar personas a pie o en bicicleta.
Definition & meaning
The word vereda primarily refers to:
- Sidewalk or pavement: In many Spanish-speaking countries (particularly in the Southern Cone, such as Argentina and Uruguay), it is the paved area alongside a street intended for pedestrians.
- Path or trail: It refers to a narrow path or track, often found in rural or mountainous areas, created by the constant passage of people or animals.
Grammar & Word origin
- Grammar: It is a feminine noun (la vereda).
- Word origin: The word comes from the Vulgar Latin vereda, which is derived from veredus, meaning a post-horse or a horse used for travel. Historically, it evolved to describe the path taken by these horses and travelers.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- Acera : The most common term for a sidewalk in Spain and other regions.
- Sendero : A path or trail, usually in a natural setting.
- Camino : A more general term for a road or way.
- Trocha : A narrow, often rugged path or shortcut through wild terrain.
- Andén : Used in some regions to refer to a pedestrian walkway or platform.
Antonyms:
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Examples
Ellos usan una vereda estrecha en el bosque.noun
They use a narrow path in the forest.
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