How to Say "main road" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “main road” is “arteria” — B1 level.
English → SpanishB1
nounB1
city layout
Examples
La Avenida Insurgentes es la principal arteria de la Ciudad de México.
Insurgentes Avenue is the main thoroughfare of Mexico City.
Hubo un accidente en una de las arterias más importantes del centro.
There was an accident on one of the most important main roads downtown.
Metaphorical Meaning
Spanish uses 'arteria' for roads just like English does, because cars flow through a city like blood flows through a body.
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