Spanish Phrase
Las carreteras están completamente bloqueadas.
Meaning
This sentence means “The roads are completely blocked.” It conveys that all traffic on the roads cannot move because of an obstruction such as an accident, protest, or natural disaster. The adverb completely (completamente) emphasizes that there is no way through at all.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to inform someone about a total road closure, whether you’re speaking to a friend, a colleague, or a customer service representative. It’s common in news reports, traffic updates, and everyday conversations about travel plans.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Lascarreterasestáncompletamentebloqueadas
Definite article + noun agreement
"Las" matches the feminine plural noun "carreteras".
Verb "estar" for temporary states
Use "están" (3rd person plural) to describe a current condition of the roads.
Adverb placement
"Completamente" goes before the adjective it modifies, intensifying the meaning.
Adjective agreement
"Bloqueadas" must agree in gender (feminine) and number (plural) with "carreteras".
🗨In Conversation
¿Sabes si podemos ir al centro hoy?
Do you know if we can go downtown today?
No, las carreteras están completamente bloqueadas por la manifestación.
No, the roads are completely blocked because of the protest.
✕Common Mistakes
Las carreteras están completamente bloqueado.
The adjective must agree in gender and number with "carreteras" (feminine plural), so use "bloqueadas".
Las carreteras están bloqueadas completamente.
Place the adverb before the adjective; "completamente bloqueadas" is correct.
Las carreteras están bloqueados.
Do not use the masculine form "bloqueados" with a feminine noun.
↔Alternatives
Las vías están totalmente obstruidas.
The lanes are totally obstructed.
Todas las carreteras están cerradas.
All the roads are closed.
No se puede pasar por ninguna carretera.
You can’t pass through any road.
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, traffic updates often use the verb "bloquear" for road closures caused by protests or accidents, while "cerrar" is used for planned maintenance. Be aware that "completamente" adds a strong emphasis; in casual speech you might hear "totalmente" or simply "están bloqueadas".