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Calles

Definition

Calles is the Spanish word for streets. It refers to public thoroughfares within cities or towns where vehicular traffic flows and pedestrians walk.

Related terms

Plazas: Public squares or open spaces often found in the center of cities, where people gather and socialize.

Avenidas: Major roads or avenues that are wider and typically have more traffic than regular calles.

Peatones: Pedestrians who walk on calles, using sidewalks or crosswalks to navigate safely.

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  • AP Spanish Language - 2.2 The Effect of Beauty and Aesthetics on Identity

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