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How do you say "highway" in Spanish?
la carretera
In Spanish, "highway" is la carretera.
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Pronunciation
Try saying it as "la carretera" - the double r is a strong rolled trill; stress falls naturally on the second-to-last syllable; "la" just flags it as a noun.
Grammar notes
la carretera is feminine. Its plural is autopistas.
Example sentence
Iban rápido por la autopista.
They drove fast along the highway.
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How to remember la carretera
Focus on the opening sound of "carretera" first, get comfortable with it, then let the rest of the word trail off naturally.
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Questions about la carretera
How do you pronounce la carretera?
Try saying it as "la carretera" - the double r is a strong rolled trill; stress falls naturally on the second-to-last syllable; "la" just flags it as a noun.
Is la carretera masculine or feminine?
la carretera is feminine. la carretera is feminine. Its plural is autopistas.
How is la carretera used in Spanish?
la carretera is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Iban rápido por la autopista. (They drove fast along the highway.).
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