estanque reflectante
/estanke ɾefleɡtante/from spelling rules
The English phrase "reflecting pool" is translated into Spanish as estanque reflectante.
A reflecting pool is a shallow pool of water designed to mirror the surrounding landscape or architecture. In the context of landscaping and architecture, the phrase espejo de agua is a common alternative used to describe such a feature.
What does it mean word for word?
The word estanque literally means a pond or a pool of water.
Did you know?
- In Spanish, estanque can refer to both a decorative garden pool and a large industrial reservoir, whereas English usually distinguishes between 'pond' and 'reservoir'.
- The term estanque comes from the verb estancar, which means 'to stagnate' or 'to stop the flow of'.
- Beyond architecture, Spanish writers use espejo de agua as a literary metaphor to describe a naturally still lake or a calm sea.
Examples in context
- Pasamos horas admirando los nenúfares en el espejo de agua.We spent hours admiring the water lilies in the water mirror.
Example conversation
Elena and Alejandro are visiting a modern museum garden.
- ElenaMira este estanque reflectante, Alejandro.Look at this reflecting pool, Alejandro.
- AlejandroEs increíble cómo refleja el edificio.It is incredible how it reflects the building.
- Elena¿Quieres tomar una foto aquí?Do you want to take a photo here?
- AlejandroSí, es el lugar perfecto.Yes, it is the perfect place.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries estanque, CC BY-SA 4.0.
