This is the 3687th most frequent Spanish word.
paralela
Parallel.
In this sentence, 'paralela' describes the geometric property of the lines, indicating that they are equidistant and do not meet.
Las líneas en la carretera son paralelas.
The lines on the road are parallel.
Here, 'paralela' is used to describe the alignment or orientation of two entities (avenue and river) in a spatial context.
La avenida corre paralela al río.
The avenue runs parallel to the river.
In this instance, 'paralela' metaphorically expresses similarity or equivalence in thought or ideas between two persons.