This is the 843rd most frequent Spanish word.
ruta
"Ruta" means "route" or "path" in English.
Here, 'ruta' denotes a specific path or way chosen for traveling from one location to another. It aligns with its meaning as a 'route or road.'
Tomamos la ruta más rápida para llegar a casa.
We took the fastest route to get home.
In this context, 'ruta' refers to a planned itinerary or travel plan for tourism or exploration.
La ruta turística incluye visitas a varios museos.
The tourist route includes visits to various museums.
Here, 'ruta' is used metaphorically to describe a series of steps or a structured plan aimed at achieving a goal, in this case, training for competition.