el
masculine
/kaʎeˈxon/
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Translation
alley, alleyway
Word origin
A diminutive of calle ('street'), from Latin callis ('path, track'). A callejón is literally a little street.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- callis
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralcallejones
Examples
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The cat hid in a dark alley.
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This alley connects the two main streets.
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The negotiation reached a dead end.
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Do not go into that alley, it is dangerous at night.
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At the end of the alley there is a small shop.
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