In Spain, a path is a narrow path that is developed by the traffic of livestock and pedestrians.
Vereda is a concept with different meanings according to the context or geographical location. The etymological origin of the term is found in Latin since it emanates from the word vereda , which can be translated as “way or path.”
In Spain , a vereda is a narrow path that is usually created from the traffic of pedestrians and livestock. These roads are part of what is known as livestock routes, which link grazing places so that farmers can move their livestock and take advantage of the best pastures in each region.
It is estimated that the Spanish territory has nearly 125,000 kilometers of trails, which represents 1% of its territory. For example: “I was walking along the path with the cows when I heard the explosion,” “The path is blocked by trees that fell during the storm,” “The goats were advancing slowly along the path, driven by the young shepherd.”
The Star Path
Precisely in Spain it is worth highlighting what is known as Vereda de la Estrella . This is a beautiful hiking route that exists in the area of the province of Granada , more precisely in the Sierra Nevada .
It should also be noted that this route is 21 kilometers long, that its difficulty is low and that a gradient of up to 604 meters can be found. It was put into operation at the end of the 19th century with the clear objective of serving as a communication route between what was the Genil valley and the pyrite and galena mines that existed in the area.
Today it has become a trail of great tourist attraction for hiking enthusiasts. And by touring it you can not only practice sports but also get to know spectacular environmental corners such as the Barranco de San Juan , the century-old chestnut tree called “El Abuelo” and the Cuerda de los Tresmiles .
In some Latin American countries, vereda is synonymous with sidewalk.
The sidewalk
In countries such as Argentina , Chile , Peru and Uruguay , a sidewalk is a sidewalk (the part of the urban road that is located on the sides of the street and that allows pedestrian traffic). The sidewalk, in this sense, is the pedestrian path that is located between the building line and the street: “Parents should teach children that they do not have to get off the sidewalk since they can be hit by cars,” “ The sidewalks are all broken: it is very difficult to walk through this neighborhood without tripping,” “The car went up the sidewalk and hit some children who were playing at the door of a house.”
The sidewalks are part of the public space and must meet various accessibility requirements so that all citizens can use them without difficulties. Ramps to facilitate the advancement of wheelchairs are necessary so that people with reduced mobility can move around the city .
Expression with the term vereda
In addition to this, we would have to highlight the fact that colloquially we also resort to the use of the term in question to give shape to certain expressions.
Thus, for example, there is the verbal phrase "make someone enter the path" , which is used in some regions to record that a person has been forced to comply with the duties they have.