This is the 168th most frequent Italian word.
strada
"Strada" means "road" or "street" in English.
Here 'strada' means 'road', indicating a path for traveling.
La strada per arrivare al castello è molto antica.
The road to the castle is very old.
In this sentence, 'strada' implies 'way' or 'route', referring to the correct path.
Sto cercando la strada giusta per raggiungere il municipio.
I am looking for the right way to reach the town hall.
Here, 'strada' metaphorically represents 'path', describing the course of one's life or career.