What is the Spanish word for "highway"?

Learn how to say "highway" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

highway

Spanish

autopista

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Alternative translations of "highway"

autopista
carretera

Examples of how to use "highway" in Spanish

English
There is a lot of traffic on the highway.
Spanish
Hay mucho tráfico en la autopista.
English
The highway was closed after the storm.
Spanish
La autopista estuvo cerrada después de la tormenta.
English
We merged onto the highway at dawn.
Spanish
Nos incorporamos a la autopista al amanecer.
English
Traffic on the highway moved slowly today.
Spanish
El tráfico en la autopista avanzó lentamente hoy.
English
This highway connects several small towns.
Spanish
Esta autopista conecta varios pueblos pequeños.

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