resortes
/resoɾtes/from spelling rules
The English word "springs" is translated into Spanish as resortes.
Resortes refers specifically to mechanical springs, such as coiled pieces of metal that return to their original shape after being compressed or stretched.
Which one should you use?
While resortes refers to mechanical coils, it is not used to refer to the season of spring, which is primavera.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the phrase fuentes termales is used to mean "thermal springs".
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the noun is resorte.
How do you pronounce it?
/resoɾtes/
Did you know?
- In Spanish, the word muelle meaning 'spring' is also the word for 'pier' or 'dock', because both are structures that allow for movement or flexibility.
- The word resorte can also mean a 'resource' or a 'means' to achieve a goal in formal or literary Spanish.
- In many Latin American countries, a person who is very energetic or lively might be described as having much resorte, implying they have a lot of bounce or vitality.
Examples in context
- Las aguas de los manantiales son cristalinasThe waters of the springs are crystal clear
- La ciudad está rodeada de fuentes naturalesThe city is surrounded by natural springs
- Vamos a visitar los manantiales el fin de semanaLet's visit the springs this weekend
- Encontramos unos ojos de agua en medio del bosqueWe found some springs in the middle of the forest
- Me encanta relajarme en las fuentes termalesI love relaxing in the thermal springs
- Durante nuestras vacaciones en Costa Rica, disfrutamos del agua fresca de los manantiales cercanos.During our vacation in Costa Rica, we enjoyed the fresh water from the nearby springs.
- Los resortes de este colchón son muy suaves.The springs in this mattress are very soft.
- Necesito cambiar los resortes de la suspensión.I need to change the suspension springs.
- Esos resortes metálicos están oxidados.Those metal springs are rusty.
Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are looking at an old sofa.
- LucíaSiento que este sofá tiene resortes viejos.I feel like this sofa has old springs.
- AlejandroTienes razón, se siente muy incómodo.You are right, it feels very uncomfortable.
- Lucía¿Crees que podemos cambiar los resortes?Do you think we can change the springs?
- AlejandroNo, Lucía, es mejor comprar uno nuevo.No, Lucía, it is better to buy a new one.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
