How to Say "sidewalk" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “sidewalk” is “cera” — B2 level.
English → SpanishB2
nounB2informal
the path for walking next to a street
Examples
No camines por la calle, ve por la cera.
Don't walk in the street, use the sidewalk.
Shortened forms
In some dialects, words starting with 'a' often lose that first letter in casual speech. 'Acera' becomes 'cera'.
Standard vs. Regional
Mistake: “Using 'cera' for sidewalk in formal writing.”
Correction: In essays or formal documents, always use 'acera'. Use 'cera' only when speaking casually in regions where it's common.
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