Description

An overpass is a bridge or elevated structure that allows one road or pathway to cross over another without intersecting at ground level. It is commonly used in transportation to facilitate the flow of traffic and improve safety by preventing collisions at intersections.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that the term 'puente elevado' is more commonly used in formal contexts, while 'paso elevado' may be encountered in some regions. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms that may not be understood universally.

Example Sentences

EN: The city plans to construct an overpass to reduce traffic congestion.

ES: La ciudad planea construir un puente elevado para reducir la congestión del tráfico.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'puente elevado' with 'puente' which is more general; mixing up 'paso elevado' with pedestrian crossings; mispronouncing 'elevado' as 'elevar'.