Path vs Route

Cuándo usar cada una en inglés, con significado, registro y ejemplos.

Path

Top 1000 (muy común)B1noun

Route

Top 1000 (muy común)A2noun
 PathRoute
Pronunciación🇬🇧 /["/pɑːθ/","/pɑːðz/"]/🇺🇸 /["/pæθ/","/pæðz/"]/🇬🇧 /["/ruːt/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ruːt//raʊt/"]/
SignificadoA way or track for walking or traveling.A way or path to get somewhere.
EjemploThe path through the forest is very narrow.The fastest route to the city center is through the main highway.
RegistroNeutralNeutral
Qué tan comúnTop 1000 (muy común)Top 1000 (muy común)
Nivel CEFRB1A2
Categoría gramaticalnounnoun
Colocacioneslong, narrow, steep, follow, take, go along, go, run, descend, along a/​the path, down a/​the path, up a/​the path, off the beaten path, well-trodden, well-worn, clear, choose, find, follow, on a/​the path, path of, path to, cross paths (with somebody), obstacles in somebody/​something’s path, correct, right, flight, steer, trace, block, across something’s path, in something’s path, into something’s path, everything in somebody’s/​something’s pathfast, quick, short, follow, go, take, cross something, follow something, go, map, along the route, on the route, route between, en route, fast, quick, short, follow, go, take, cross something, follow something, go, map, along the route, on the route, route between, en route
Antónimosroad, obstacledetour, impasse
Errores comunesConfusing 'path' with 'way' — they have different usages., Using 'path' to describe a journey that is not literal., Incorrectly spelling 'path' as 'paf'Confused with 'root' which refers to a part of a plant., 'Routing' is not commonly used in casual speech, though correct in technical context.
Notas de usoUse 'path' to describe physical trails or routes. Avoid using in highly technical contexts where 'route' might be more appropriate.Use 'route' when discussing directions, paths, or methods for achieving something. Avoid using it in very formal contexts.

Preguntas frecuentes: Path vs Route

¿Cuál es la diferencia entre Path y Route?

Path: A way or track for walking or traveling. Route: A way or path to get somewhere.

¿Path y Route tienen el mismo nivel CEFR?

Path: B1, Route: A2 en la escala CEFR.

¿Puedo usar Path y Route indistintamente?

No siempre. Path y Route están relacionadas y a veces se solapan, pero difieren en registro, frecuencia y uso, así que cambiar una por otra puede alterar el significado o el tono. Revisa las diferencias de arriba antes de sustituir.