How to Say "stretch" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “stretch” is “tramo” — use 'tramo' to refer to a specific physical section or segment of a road, river, or path..
tramo
/TRAH-moh//ˈtɾamo/
Examples
Este tramo de la carretera tiene muchas curvas.
This stretch of the highway has many curves.
Estamos en el tramo final del viaje.
We are on the final leg of the trip.
Han cerrado un tramo del río por contaminación.
They have closed a section of the river due to pollution.
Using 'de' with tramo
To specify what kind of stretch you are talking about, just add 'de' followed by the object, like 'tramo de camino' (stretch of path).
Tramo vs. Camino
Mistake: “Using 'tramo' to mean the whole road.”
Correction: Use 'tramo' for a specific part of the road, and 'camino' or 'carretera' for the entire thing.
trayecto
/tra-yek-toh//tɾaˈʝekto/
Examples
El trayecto en autobús dura treinta minutos.
The bus journey takes thirty minutes.
Es un trayecto largo desde mi casa hasta el trabajo.
It is a long route from my house to work.
Durante el último trayecto del viaje, empezó a nevar.
During the final stretch of the trip, it started to snow.
Always Masculine
Even though it ends in 'o', just remember it stays masculine ('el trayecto') regardless of where you are going.
Trayecto vs. Viaje
Use 'viaje' for the whole experience of a trip (vacation, fun), but use 'trayecto' to focus specifically on the time or path spent moving from A to B.
Confusing with 'Trajectory'
Mistake: “Using 'trayecto' to mean a career path or a physical arc.”
Correction: Use 'trayectoria' for a career path or the flight path of a ball. Use 'trayecto' for travel routes.
corrida
/ko-rree-dah//koˈriða/
Examples
La corrida de toros comienza a las cinco de la tarde.
The bullfight starts at five in the afternoon.
¿A qué hora sale la última corrida para la Ciudad de México?
What time does the last bus run leave for Mexico City?
Llevo una semana corrida de mucho trabajo.
I've had a straight week of a lot of work.
Feminine Noun
Even though 'corrida' comes from the verb 'correr' (to run), it is always a feminine word. Use 'la' or 'una' with it.
Using 'de corrida' as a Description
When you want to say you did something without stopping, use 'de corrida' after the action. For example: 'Leí el libro de corrida' (I read the book in one sitting).
Corrida vs. Carrera
Mistake: “Voy a participar en una corrida de 5km.”
Correction: Voy a participar en una carrera de 5km. Use 'carrera' for athletic races; 'corrida' is mostly for bullfights or bus schedules.
Physical Section vs. Journey
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