pōns
masculine
pōns is the Latin word for bridge.
The word refers to a construction or a natural feature that spans a divide.
Meaning: construction or natural feature that spans a divide (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
pōns is a masculine noun. To say "of the bridge", use the genitive singular form pontis. The plural form for "bridges" is pontēs. When the bridge is the direct object of a sentence, use the accusative singular form pontem.
Did you know?
- The term pontifex, meaning 'bridge-builder', became the title for high-ranking Roman religious officials, eventually giving us the word 'pontiff'.
- In anatomy, the 'pons' is a part of the brainstem that acts as a bridge for signals between the cerebrum and cerebellum.
- The Roman general Julius Caesar built a famous pōns across the Rhine in just ten days to intimidate Germanic tribes.
Examples in context
- pōns est in flūmine.There is a bridge across the river.This sentence shows the use of pōns to describe a bridge across a river.Tatoeba #4007759 by User55521, translation #45774 by CK
- Hic pons antiquus Romae est.This is an ancient bridge of Rome.
- Ad flumen per pontem transire.To cross the river via the bridge.
- Magistratus novum pontem aedificat.The government is constructing a new bridge.
Example conversation
Claudia and Gaius are deciding how to cross a river.
- ClaudiaUbi est pōns?Where is the bridge?
- GaiusPōns est illīc, Claudia.The bridge is over there, Claudia.
- ClaudiaEstne pōns tūtus?Is the bridge safe?
- GaiusIta, Gaius dīcit eum esse tūtum.Yes, Gaius says it is safe.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bridge” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
