pasarela
“pasarela” means “catwalk” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
catwalk
Also: runway
📝 In Action
La modelo desfila por la pasarela con un vestido rojo.
A2The model walks down the catwalk in a red dress.
Milán es famosa por sus pasarelas de alta costura.
B1Milan is famous for its high-fashion runways.
Los diseñadores nerviosos esperan tras la pasarela.
B2The nervous designers wait behind the runway.
footbridge
Also: gangway, walkway
📝 In Action
Cruza la pasarela para pasar al otro lado de la calle.
A2Cross the footbridge to get to the other side of the street.
Los pasajeros suben al avión por la pasarela.
B1Passengers board the plane via the gangway.
Hay una pasarela de madera sobre las dunas de la playa.
B1There is a wooden walkway over the beach dunes.
payment gateway
📝 In Action
La pasarela de pago falló y no pude comprar el billete.
B2The payment gateway failed and I couldn't buy the ticket.
Nuestra web utiliza una pasarela segura.
B2Our website uses a secure gateway.
Debes configurar la pasarela de pagos en tu tienda online.
C1You must set up the payment gateway on your online store.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "pasarela" in Spanish:
catwalk→footbridge→gangway→payment gateway→runway→walkway→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: pasarela
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📚 Etymology▼
Derived from the Spanish verb 'pasar' (to pass), which comes from the Latin 'passus' (step). The suffix '-arela' was likely influenced by Italian 'passarella'.
First recorded: 18th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'pasarela' the same as a 'puente'?
Not exactly. A 'puente' is a general word for bridge (for cars or trains). A 'pasarela' is specifically a small bridge for pedestrians or a narrow walkway.
Can I use 'pasarela' for a runway at the airport?
No. A runway where planes take off and land is called 'pista'. Use 'pasarela' for the bridge that connects the terminal to the plane door.
Is it 'el pasarela' or 'la pasarela'?
It is always feminine: 'la pasarela'.