# Spanish: The Grid System

Difficulty: beginner

Colombian addresses use 'Calle' for East-West and 'Carrera' for North-South. The format is usually Street Type + Number + # + Crossing Number - House Number.

## Related Vocabulary

| Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
| --- | --- | --- |
| [la calle](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/how-to-say/the-street.md) | /la kˈaʎe/ | the street |
| [la carrera](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/how-to-say/the-avenue.md) | /la karˈeɾa/ | the avenue |
| [el número](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/how-to-say/the-number.md) | /el nˈumeɾo/ | the number |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is "The Grid System" in Spanish?

Colombian addresses use 'Calle' for East-West and 'Carrera' for North-South. The format is usually Street Type + Number + # + Crossing Number - House Number.

### Is this grammar topic for beginners?

This topic is at the beginner level. It is a great starting point for new learners.

## Related Grammar Topics

- [Using 'Quedar' for Locations](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/grammar/using-quedar-for-locations.md) (beginner)
- [Using 'Estoy' for Location](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/grammar/using-estoy-for-location.md) (beginner)
- [The Five Pure Vowels](https://useorphi.com/learn/spanish/grammar/the-five-pure-vowels.md) (beginner)

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