Kilo Lingo

la

feminine

/ˈbi.a/

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Translation

way, route, track, lane

Word origin

From Latin via ('road, way'). The same root gives English 'via', 'viaduct' and 'voyage'.

Origin
Latin
Root
via
English cognates
via, viaduct, voyage

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralvias

Examples

.

The train arrives on track number four.

.

We took a faster route to reach the centre.

.

They sent the parcel by air mail.

cerrada .

The main road was closed for roadworks.

conflicto .

They resolved the conflict through diplomatic channels.

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This word is part of lesson 35.