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"Bridge" in Spanish: puente

el puente

Say it: PWEN-tehmasculine · el puentenoun/ˈpwen.te/

A bridge is el puente. It is masculine. Say Cruza el puente for Cross the bridge.

Directions

Cruza el puente y gira a la izquierda.
Cross the bridge and turn left.
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How to pronounce puente

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PWEN-teh

/ˈpwen.te/

PWEN-teh. Stress PWEN. Soft final e.

"Bridge" in Spanish: quick reference

SpanishEnglish
el puentethe bridge

Default noun.

cruzar el puenteto cross the bridge

Directions.

sobre el puenteon/over the bridge

Location.

puente peatonalpedestrian bridge

Walking only.

How to use puente in real life

  1. 1Directions

    Cruza el puente y gira a la izquierda.

    Cross the bridge and turn left.

    Walking route.

  2. 2Photo

    El puente se ve hermoso de noche.

    The bridge looks beautiful at night.

    Sightseeing.

  3. 3Traffic

    Hay tráfico en el puente ahora.

    There's traffic on the bridge now.

    Delay warning.

Mistakes English speakers make with puente

Incorrect: La puente es largo.

Correct: El puente es largo.

Puente is masculine: el puente.

Incorrect: Cruzamos el bridge.

Correct: Cruzamos el puente.

Use puente, not English bridge.

Good to know

Puente is a bridge. Un puente festivo also means a long weekend—context decides.

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Walking across town

  1. ChatPal

    ¿Cruzamos el puente a pie?

    Shall we cross the bridge on foot?

  2. You

    Sí. El puente no está lejos.

    Yes. The bridge isn't far.

  3. ChatPal

    Cuidado con los carros.

    Watch out for the cars.

  4. You

    Voy por la acera.

    I'll stick to the sidewalk.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Bridge" in Spanish

Is puente masculine?

Yes: el puente.

Cross the bridge?

Cruzar el puente.

Long weekend meaning?

Un puente can also mean a long weekend.

Pronounce puente?

PWEN-teh, stress on PWEN.

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