How to Say "side street" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “side street” is “travesía” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2
a small street that connects two larger ones
Examples
El hotel está en una pequeña travesía tranquila.
The hotel is on a small, quiet side street.
Cuidado, esa travesía es muy estrecha para el coche.
Careful, 그 side street is too narrow for the car.
Gira en la primera travesía a la derecha.
Turn at the first side street on the right.
Urban Context
In a city map context, 'travesía' describes the physical space of a short road connecting two points.
Street Names
Mistake: “Calling every road a 'calle'.”
Correction: In Spain, you will often see 'Travesía' in official street names (e.g., Travesía de los Jardines). Use it when the street is specifically a shortcut or connector.
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