puntales
/puntales/from spelling rules
The English word "struts" is translated into Spanish as puntales.
The term refers to rigid bars or braces used as supports to keep a structure from collapsing.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the noun is puntal, while the plural form is puntales.
How do you pronounce it?
/puntales/
Did you know?
- The term puntal is used in Spanish sports terminology to describe a 'support' or 'pillar' of a team, much like the English 'pillar of the community'.
- The term puntal is closely related to punta, meaning 'point' or 'tip', because a strut typically rests on a narrow point to transfer weight.
- In some maritime contexts in Spain, puntales can refer to specific types of wooden pegs or pins used in traditional boat building to secure planks.
Examples in context
- Es necesario reemplazar los amortiguadores de mi automóvilIt's necessary to replace the struts of my car
- Los puntales sostienen el techo viejo.The struts hold up the old roof.
- Necesitamos más puntales para la estructura.We need more struts for the structure.
- Colocaron unos puntales de madera en la pared.They placed some wooden struts against the wall.
Example conversation
Daniel and María are inspecting a construction site.
- Daniel¿Viste los puntales nuevos en la base?Did you see the new struts at the base?
- MaríaSí, Daniel, parecen muy resistentes.Yes, Daniel, they look very sturdy.
- DanielDebemos revisar si los puntales están bien puestos.We should check if the struts are well placed.
- MaríaTienes razón, iré a revisarlos ahora mismo.You're right, I'll go check them right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
