Calles
Definition
Calles is the Spanish word for streets. It refers to public thoroughfares within cities or towns where vehicular traffic flows and pedestrians walk.
Analogy
Calles are like veins running through a city's body. Just as veins carry blood throughout our bodies to keep us alive, calles transport people and vehicles around urban areas, keeping them connected and bustling with life.
Related terms
Plazas: Public squares or open spaces often found in the center of cities, where people gather and socialize.
Avenidas: Major roads or avenues that are wider and typically have more traffic than regular calles.
Peatones: Pedestrians who walk on calles, using sidewalks or crosswalks to navigate safely.
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