B2 verb Neutral

via

/ˈvaɪə/

A preposition used to indicate the route taken or the method/medium used to achieve a goal. It typically precedes a location passed through during travel or the specific channel used for communication or transportation.

Ejemplos

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1

I'm flying to Tokyo via Dubai to save on the ticket cost.

I'm flying to Tokyo via Dubai to save on the ticket cost.

2

Formal documents should be submitted via the online portal no later than Friday.

Formal documents should be submitted via the online portal no later than Friday.

3

Just send me the photos via WhatsApp when you get a chance.

Just send me the photos via WhatsApp when you get a chance.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
viaduct
Verb
deviate
Adjetivo
devious
Relacionado
way
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Truco para recordar

Remember 'via' is the Latin word for 'way' or 'road.' Think of a 'viaduct' (a bridge for a road) to help you remember it means 'the way through.'

Quiz rápido

The news spread quickly throughout the office ____ the grapevine.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: via

Ejemplos

1

I'm flying to Tokyo via Dubai to save on the ticket cost.

everyday

I'm flying to Tokyo via Dubai to save on the ticket cost.

2

Formal documents should be submitted via the online portal no later than Friday.

formal

Formal documents should be submitted via the online portal no later than Friday.

3

Just send me the photos via WhatsApp when you get a chance.

informal

Just send me the photos via WhatsApp when you get a chance.

4

The researchers gathered the data via a double-blind clinical trial conducted over six months.

academic

The researchers gathered the data via a double-blind clinical trial conducted over six months.

5

The payment was processed via an electronic bank transfer this morning.

business

The payment was processed via an electronic bank transfer this morning.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
viaduct
Verb
deviate
Adjetivo
devious
Relacionado
way

Colocaciones comunes

sent via sent via
travel via travel via
communicated via communicated via
available via available via
access via access via

Frases Comunes

via air mail

via air mail

via satellite

via satellite

via the grapevine

via the grapevine

Se confunde a menudo con

via vs vice versa

Vice versa means 'the other way around' or 'in reverse order,' whereas via refers to a route or method.

via vs by

While similar, 'via' specifically emphasizes the path or intermediate stop, while 'by' often describes the agent or immediate tool.

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Notas de uso

Though technically a preposition, 'via' is essential in technical, travel, and professional contexts to specify intermediate steps. It is increasingly common in digital contexts to describe the platform used for communication.

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes use 'via' when 'by' is more idiomatic for simple transport, such as saying 'via car' instead of 'by car.' Avoid using 'via' as a verb.

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Truco para recordar

Remember 'via' is the Latin word for 'way' or 'road.' Think of a 'viaduct' (a bridge for a road) to help you remember it means 'the way through.'

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the Latin word 'via,' meaning 'way, road, or path.'

Patrones gramaticales

Used as a preposition followed by a noun or noun phrase. Commonly follows verbs of movement or communication (e.g., travel via, send via). Does not change form regardless of the subject or tense.
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Contexto cultural

In the UK and US, 'via' is frequently seen on public transport displays and international postage labels.

Quiz rápido

The news spread quickly throughout the office ____ the grapevine.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: via

Palabras relacionadas

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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