puente peatonal
/pwente peatonal/from spelling rules
The English phrase "pedestrian bridge" is translated into Spanish as puente peatonal.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of puente (bridge) and peatonal (pedestrian).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and some Central American countries, Pasarela peatonal is commonly used.
Did you know?
- The word puente is used in Spanish to describe a long holiday weekend created by moving a public holiday to a Monday. This 'bridge' connects the holiday to the weekend.
- The root of peatonal is also found in the English word 'pedicure', as both relate to the 'feet' (pēs).
- While puente peatonal is the standard term, the use of pasarela in Mexico and Central America literally evokes the image of a 'catwalk' or 'runway'.
Examples in context
- El puente peatonal conecta ambos lados de la ciudad.The pedestrian bridge connects both sides of the city.
- El puente peatonal está muy lleno hoy.The pedestrian bridge is very crowded today.
- Cruza por el puente peatonal para estar seguro.Cross via the pedestrian bridge to be safe.
- Necesitamos construir un nuevo puente peatonal aquí.We need to build a new pedestrian bridge here.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are walking near a busy highway.
- Lucía¿Podemos cruzar por el puente peatonal?Can we cross via the pedestrian bridge?
- DanielSí, es más seguro que la calle.Yes, it is safer than the street.
- LucíaEl puente peatonal está un poco lejos.The pedestrian bridge is a little far.
- DanielNo te preocupes, caminaremos rápido.Don't worry, we will walk fast.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
