Spanish · Travel & Getting Around
"Highway" in Spanish: autopista
la autopista
A highway is la autopista. It is feminine. It is a fast road, often with tolls.
Directions
Toma la autopista hacia el norte.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce autopista
Say it
ow-toh-PEES-tah
/au.to.ˈpis.ta/
ow-toh-PEES-tah. Stress PEES.
"Highway" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la autopista | the highway / freeway Default noun. | Default noun. |
| tomar la autopista | to take the highway Route choice. | Route choice. |
| autopista de peaje | toll highway Pay to drive. | Pay to drive. |
| en la autopista | on the highway Location. | Location. |
How to use autopista in real life
- 1Directions
Toma la autopista hacia el norte.
Take the highway north.
Driving tip.
- 2Traffic
Hay mucho tráfico en la autopista.
There's a lot of traffic on the highway.
Status.
- 3Toll
Esta autopista tiene peaje.
This highway has a toll.
Cost warn.
Mistakes English speakers make with autopista
Incorrect: El autopista es rápida.
Correct: La autopista es rápida.
Autopista is feminine: la autopista.
Incorrect: Vamos por el highway.
Correct: Vamos por la autopista.
Use autopista, not English highway.
Good to know
Autopista is the fast highway. Some roads need peaje (toll). Drive your carro carefully and follow exit signs.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a route by car
ChatPal
La autopista es más rápida.
The highway is faster.
You
¿La autopista tiene peaje?
Does the highway have a toll?
ChatPal
Sí, lleva monedas o tarjeta.
Yes, bring coins or a card.
You
Vale. Voy en el carro.
Okay. I'll go by car.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Highway" in Spanish
Gender of autopista?
Feminine: la autopista.
Take the highway?
Tomar la autopista.
Toll highway?
Autopista de peaje.
Pronounce autopista?
ow-toh-PEES-tah, stress PEES.
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