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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