lane

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BrE /leɪn/ AmE /leɪn/

noun en → es

1 ROADWAY B1

a narrow road or part of a road for vehicles, especially one that is separated from other lanes by painted lines or barriers

carril, vía

  • in the left/right lane

Collocations change lanes · keep to your own lane

  • He was driving in the wrong lane.

    Estaba conduciendo en el carril incorrecto.

2 WALKWAY B1

a narrow path or road for people to walk along, especially one that is separate from a main road and used by pedestrians only

callejón, sendero

  • in the lane

Collocations a quiet country lane · walk down a narrow lane

  • She walked down the lane to the village.

    Ella caminó por el sendero hasta el pueblo.

1 SWIMMING B2

one of several marked-out areas in a swimming pool, used for different lanes by swimmers doing races or training

carril de natación

  • in lane 3

Collocations swim in the fast lane · lane swimming

  • He swims in lane three.

    Él nadó en el carril tres.

1 SPORTS B2

a marked-out area on a sports field or court, used for different parts of the game by players from each team

zona de juego

  • in the left/right lane

Collocations a football/soccer lane · play in a particular lane

  • The ball was kicked into his lane.

    El balón fue pateado hacia su zona de juego.

1 BUSINESS C1

a particular area of business or activity that a company focuses on, especially one in which it has special knowledge and skills

área de negocio

  • in the technology lane

Collocations a new business lane · focus on a specific lane

  • The company has focused its efforts in this lane.

    La empresa ha centrado sus esfuerzos en esta área de negocio.