atasco de tráfico /atˈaskoðetɾˈafiko/ · noun · CEFR B1. Spanish translation of "traffic jam".

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Translation and Meaning

  • Word: el atasco de tráfico
  • Language: Spanish
  • Meaning: traffic jam
  • IPA: /atˈaskoðetɾˈafiko/
  • CEFR Level: B1
  • Part of speech: noun
  • Article: el
  • Image:Photo of atasco de tráfico (Spanish)

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Example Sentences

  • Llegué tarde porque había un atasco de tráfico en la autopista. English: I arrived late because there was a traffic jam on the highway.
  • Estuvimos atrapados en un atasco de tráfico por más de una hora. English: We were stuck in a traffic jam for more than an hour.
  • La ciudad es conocida por sus grandes atascos de tráfico en hora punta. English: The city is known for its heavy traffic jams at rush hour.

When and How to Use "atasco de tráfico"

Use "atasco de tráfico" when you want to talk about "traffic jam" in Spanish. It functions as "noun". Because it appears in B1 material, it is a practical word to practice early in your Spanish study. Use the example sentences above to notice common word order and nearby words.

Frequently asked questions

What does "atasco de tráfico" mean in Spanish?

"atasco de tráfico" is the Spanish word for "traffic jam".

What CEFR level is "atasco de tráfico"?

"atasco de tráfico" is tagged at CEFR B1 in SmartWords Spanish vocabulary content.

What part of speech is "atasco de tráfico"?

"atasco de tráfico" is tagged as a noun in SmartWords.

Can you show "atasco de tráfico" in a sentence?

Llegué tarde porque había un atasco de tráfico en la autopista.

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