adoquines
/adokines/from spelling rules
The Spanish word for pavers is adoquines.
The term adoquines refers to flat stones or concrete blocks used to create a durable outdoor walking or driving surface. It is used to describe both natural stone blocks and manufactured concrete blocks used in paving.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is adoquín, while the plural form is adoquines.
How do you pronounce it?
/adokines/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, adoquines are linked to the concept of 'resistance' because they are the stones traditionally torn up and thrown during street protests to create barricades.
- In certain urban planning codes in Spain and Latin America, adoquines are required for 'traffic calming' because the vibration they cause naturally forces drivers to slow down.
- In some regions, a 'calle de adoquines' is associated with 'colonial charm', and laws in historic city centers often forbid replacing adoquines with smooth asphalt to preserve the architectural heritage.
Examples in context
- ¿Dónde puedo comprar adoquines?Where can I buy pavers?
- Los adoquines son de color gris.The pavers are gray.
- Necesitamos comprar más adoquines para el patio.We need to buy more pavers for the patio.
- El camino de adoquines está muy limpio.The paver path is very clean.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are planning their garden renovation.
- DanielMaría, ¿qué ponemos en la entrada?María, what should we put in the driveway?
- MaríaCreo que los adoquines quedarían muy bien.I think pavers would look very nice.
- DanielTienes razón, son más elegantes.You're right, they are more elegant.
- MaríaBusquemos unos adoquines grises entonces.Let's look for some grey pavers then.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
