Also means
road
Usage Note
Carretera refers specifically to an intercity road or highway, distinct from a city street (calle) or a motorway (autopista). The phrase por carretera means 'by road' as opposed to rail or air. In Spain, major non-motorway roads are labelled carretera nacional (an N-route).
Examples
"La carretera está cortada por obras."
Natural Translation
The road is closed due to roadworks.
Literal Translation
The road is cut by works
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