🇬🇧🇪🇸 crosswalk - paso de peatones : English Lesson

Meaning of "crosswalk" ("paso de peatones"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A crosswalk is a special part of the street that is marked with lines to show where people should walk when they want to cross the road. Cars, buses, and bikes are supposed to stop at the crosswalk so people can cross safely. Crosswalks are usually found at corners or busy roads and sometimes have traffic lights or buttons you can press to help you cross.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The crosswalk is the only place where my short legs feel powerful enough to stop giant trucks.

I tried to moonwalk on the crosswalk, but it turned into more of a confused shuffle of embarrassment.

The crosswalk is like a magic carpet: you step on it, and cars freeze in place.

When the light turned green for the crosswalk, I strutted across like a fashion model on a very noisy runway.

Some cities actually play little tunes at the crosswalk to help people know when to cross, so it’s like having a tiny concert every time you walk across the street.

She stood at the crosswalk and waited. Cars stopped near the crosswalk; a child tugged her sleeve toward the crosswalk across the street. They stepped onto the crosswalk together, lights flashing, feet quick but calm. At the far curb, the child grinned, proud and safe, and the woman smiled back at the crosswalk.

This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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