bordillo
/boɾˈdiʝo/masculine
The English word "curb" can be translated into Spanish as bordillo or sardinel.
Meaning: concrete along the edge of a road (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| bordillo | /boɾˈdiʝo/ | masculine |
| sardinel | /saɾdinel/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
The term refers to the concrete along the edge of a road.
Is it said differently in some regions?
bordillo is the term primarily used in Spain.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of bordillo is bordillos.
How do you pronounce it?
/boɾˈdiʝo/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the word cordón refers to the curb, which is the same word used for a 'shoelace' or a 'cord'.
- While bordillo describes the curb in Spain, the term guarnición is common in Mexico, though this word also means 'garnish' in a culinary context.
- The word bordillo comes from borde, meaning 'edge', combined with a diminutive suffix, literally describing it as a 'little edge'.
Examples in context
- Me senté sobre el bordillo.I sat on the curb.This sentence shows how to use bordillo when sitting.Tatoeba #5982451 by albrusgher, translation #5858401 by CK
- Tire hacia arriba hasta el bordillo.Pull up to the curb.This sentence demonstrates how to use bordillo when pulling a vehicle up to the edge of a road.Tatoeba #5982449 by albrusgher, translation #2891818 by CK
- No te quedes tan cerca del bordillo.Don't stand so close to the curb.This sentence shows how to use bordillo to warn someone about their distance from the edge.Tatoeba #5982460 by albrusgher, translation #5788575 by Eccles17
- Caminó por el borde de la acera sin tropezar.He walked along the curb without stumbling.
- El coche se detuvo cerca del bordillo.The car stopped close to the curb.
- Cruzó la calle y se subió a la banqueta.He crossed the street and stepped onto the curb.
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are walking down a street.
- DanielTen cuidado con el bordillo.Watch out for the curb.
- SofíaGracias, no lo vi.Thanks, I didn't see it.
- DanielEs un bordillo muy alto.It is a very high curb.
- SofíaTienes razón, caminaré con cuidado.You are right, I will walk carefully.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “curb” translations and entries bordillo, sardinel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
