high street

• Término usado principalmente en inglés británico para referirse a la calle principal de una ciudad o pueblo, donde suelen estar la mayoría de las tiendas, bancos y comercios. También puede aludir al comercio minorista y a las compras en general.

A term used primarily in British English to refer to the main street of a town or city, typically where most shops, banks, and businesses are located. It can also refer collectively to retail businesses and shopping in general.

1. Main shopping streetA2formalbritish

   The principal street of a town or city, typically where most shops, banks, and businesses are located.

   Calle principal comercial

   • The high street is always busy on Saturday mornings.
   • Many small shops on the high street have closed due to competition.
   • She works at a boutique on the high street.

2. B1informalbritish

   Used to describe typical, mainstream retail businesses or products, as opposed to online or specialized ones.

   Comercio minorista tradicional

   • High street banks are facing competition from online-only banks.
   • The product is available in most high street stores.
   • High street fashion is often more affordable than designer brands.