la ruta
the route
Example Sentence
La ruta más corta pasa por una zona tranquila.
The shortest route goes through a quiet area.
Meaning
La ruta is a route, the path you take from one place to another. It can be a planned itinerary or the practical way you choose while driving.
Common Phrases
- tomar una ruta — to take a route
- cambiar de ruta — to change routes
Example
Tomamos la ruta por el tunel.
We took the route through the tunnel.
Common Mistake
Gender mix-ups are common: it is la ruta, not el ruta.