El puente
Example: Caminamos por el puente para cruzar el río.
Definition
"El puente" refers to a structure built to span a physical obstacle, such as a river or road, allowing people or vehicles to cross from one side to the other. For example, walking across "el puente" helps in crossing the river safely.
Etymology
The word "el puente" comes from the Latin 'pons, pontis,' meaning bridge. It entered Spanish through Vulgar Latin and has been used for centuries to describe constructions that connect two points over obstacles. Did you know? The concept of bridges dates back to ancient times, symbolizing connection and progress.
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"El puente" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 2", containing 103 commonly used words.
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