espuelas
/espwelas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "spurs" translates to Spanish as espuelas.
The term refers to metal tools attached to a rider's heels to encourage a horse to move forward.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In parts of South America, specifically Argentina and Uruguay, the term Las espuelas criollas is used to refer to spurs.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of this noun is espuela.
How do you pronounce it?
/espwelas/
Did you know?
- The phrase dar espuelas is sometimes used figuratively in Spanish to mean 'to accelerate' or 'to give a boost' to a project or a process.
- In Spanish, the word espuela refers to both the rider's tool and the sharp thorn of certain plants, such as the spurge.
- The singular form espuela is also the name for a specific type of bone spur found in the human body, used by doctors in a medical context.
Examples in context
- El vaquero llevaba unas hermosas espuelas de plata.The cowboy was wearing some beautiful silver spurs.
- El jinete ajustó las espuelas antes de montar.The rider adjusted his spurs before mounting.
- Me encantan tus nuevas espuelas, son muy elegantes.I love your new spurs, they are very stylish.
- Le puso las espuelitas a su niño pintándolas de dorado.He put little spurs on his son, painting them with gold.
- Ayúdame a ponerme las espuelas criollas antes de la competencia.Help me put on the criollo spurs before the competition.
- Las presillas de estas espuelas están minuciosamente grabadas.The loops on these spurs are minutely engraved.
- Las espuelas son de plata.The spurs are made of silver.
- Él lleva las espuelas puestas.He is wearing his spurs.
- Necesito unas espuelas nuevas para el rodeo.I need new spurs for the rodeo.
Example conversation
In a saddlery shop, María is looking at equestrian equipment.
- DanielMaría, ¿te gustan estas espuelas?María, do you like these spurs?
- MaríaSí, Daniel, son muy brillantes.Yes, Daniel, they are very shiny.
- DanielSon perfectas para tu caballo.They are perfect for your horse.
- MaríaMe las voy a llevar.I am going to take them.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
