PrettyFluent
This is just a lesson preview. Get the interactive lesson free on PrettyFluent
🛣️

How to Say ‘By the avenue / along the avenue’ in Mexican Spanish

Por la avenida

por lah ah-beh-NEE-dah

[por lah ah-beh-NEE-dah]

💬 Usage Tip: [Por] often means "along," "through," or "via" a route, not just "for." In travel situations, [ir por la avenida] means going by way of the avenue.

Phrase Breakdown

Por

[por]

through; by; via

Preposition used for movement along a route or area.

Example

Por la avenida hay menos vueltas.

There are fewer turns by the avenue.

la

[lah]

the

Feminine singular definite article.

Example

Por la avenida se llega más rápido.

You get there faster by the avenue.

avenida

[ah-beh-NEE-dah]

avenue

A broad city street, often a main road.

Example

Por la avenida principal casi no hay tráfico.

There is almost no traffic on the main avenue.

Get the Full Learning Experience

This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.

Pronunciation Feedback

AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent

Spaced Repetition

Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice

Immersive Roleplaying

Practice real conversations with AI partners

Custom Scenarios

Request lessons tailored to your specific needs

Download PrettyFluent on the App StoreGet Full Lesson

What Learners Are Saying

Moved to Mexico City for work and needed to get conversational fast. Two weeks of daily practice and I was ordering tacos and negotiating with my landlord in Spanish.

David K., 35, Startup Founder

I spent a month backpacking through Colombia and this app was a lifesaver. The scenario-based lessons meant I could handle real situations from day one.

Rachel T., 26, Travel Blogger

Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.

Alex M., 42, Software Engineer