sendero
“sendero” means “path” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
path
Also: trail, track
📝 In Action
Caminamos por un sendero estrecho en el bosque.
A2We walked along a narrow path in the forest.
El sendero sube hasta la cima de la montaña.
B1The trail goes up to the top of the mountain.
path
Also: course
📝 In Action
Ella decidió seguir el sendero de la justicia.
B2She decided to follow the path of justice.
A veces el sendero de la vida es difícil.
B1Sometimes the path of life is difficult.
✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: sendero
Question 1 of 1
Which word would you use for a narrow path through the mountains?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'semitarius,' which is related to 'semita,' meaning a narrow path or lane.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'camino' and 'sendero'?
'Camino' is a general word for any road or way. 'Sendero' specifically describes a smaller, more natural, and often unpaved path.
Is 'sendero' used only for physical paths?
No, it is very common in literature and songs to mean a 'path' in life or a metaphorical direction.