Filipino · Travel & Places
kalye
Street
Beginnernoun
Definition
A road in a city or town, from the Spanish calle.
Example
Tahimik ang kalye namin.
Our street is quiet.
Etymology
'Kalye' is borrowed from the Spanish word 'calle', meaning 'street'. It illustrates the influence of Spanish colonization on the Filipino language.
How & Where It’s Used
'Kalye' is primarily used in informal spoken contexts, prevalent in daily conversations across the country, especially in urban areas.