Spanish · Travel & Getting Around
"Bridge" in Spanish: puente
el puente
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.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce puente
Say it
PWEN-teh
/ˈpwen.te/
PWEN-teh. Stress PWEN. Soft final e.
"Bridge" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el puente | the bridge Default noun. | Default noun. |
| cruzar el puente | to cross the bridge Directions. | Directions. |
| sobre el puente | on/over the bridge Location. | Location. |
| puente peatonal | pedestrian bridge Walking only. | Walking only. |
How to use puente in real life
- 1Directions
Cruza el puente y gira a la izquierda.
Cross the bridge and turn left.
Walking route.
- 2Photo
El puente se ve hermoso de noche.
The bridge looks beautiful at night.
Sightseeing.
- 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.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Walking across town
ChatPal
¿Cruzamos el puente a pie?
Shall we cross the bridge on foot?
You
Sí. El puente no está lejos.
Yes. The bridge isn't far.
ChatPal
Cuidado con los carros.
Watch out for the cars.
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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