avenue

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BrE /ˈævənjuː/ AmE /ˈævənu/

noun en → es

1 STREET [noun] A2

a wide road in a city or town, usually with trees and buildings on both sides

avenida, calle ancha

  • an avenue

Collocations a busy avenue · the main shopping avenue

  • The hotel is on a quiet avenue.

    El hotel está en una tranquila avenida.

2 IDEA [noun] B1

a way of dealing with something or an idea to be developed

idea, camino, dirección

  • an avenue of approach/attack/inquiry

Collocations avenue of inquiry · avenues of research

  • They are exploring new avenues for investment.

    Están explorando nuevas vías para invertir.