"Ramal" is a noun.
/ramaɫ/
In Spanish, "ramal" refers to a branch or a side path derived from a main route, commonly used in transportation contexts such as railway lines, roads, or even in a figurative sense in economics or organization. Its use tends to be more prevalent in technical and formal writing, such as reports or transportation planning documents, though it is also used in spoken conversation, especially among professionals in relevant fields.
El ramal del tren conecta varias ciudades pequeñas.
The branch line of the train connects several small towns.
Decidimos tomar el ramal que lleva al parque nacional.
We decided to take the branch that leads to the national park.
En la reunión, discutimos el ramal de inversiones en tecnología.
In the meeting, we discussed the branch of investments in technology.
The word "ramal" is less common in idiomatic expressions but can be a part of specific phrases related to branching out or diversifying.
El ramal del negocio ha crecido en los últimos años.
The branch of the business has grown in recent years.
Los ramales del proyecto se subdividen en varias áreas.
The branches of the project are subdivided into several areas.
Es importante que cada ramal de la empresa cumpla con sus objetivos.
It is important that each branch of the company meets its objectives.
The term "ramal" originates from the Latin word "ramalis," which is derived from "ramus," meaning "branch." It has been adapted into Spanish through Middle Ages language developments.
Synonyms: - Derivación (derivation) - Sucursal (branch office) - Línea (line)
Antonyms: - Tronco (trunk) - Principal (main)
This word finds relevance specifically in contexts relating to transportation, economy, and organizational structures, particularly in the context of Argentina's development of transport networks and industrial branches.