puente de armadura
/pwente de aɾmaduɾa/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'truss bridge' is translated into Spanish as puente de armadura.
In engineering and technical contexts, you may also see the phrase puente de celosía used interchangeably to describe this type of structure.
Meaning: bridge (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of puente (bridge) and de armadura (of framework/truss).
Which one should you use?
While puente de armadura is a common way to express the term, puente de celosía is often used interchangeably within technical engineering contexts. For highly formal technical documentation, one might use Puente con Vigas en Celosía.
Did you know?
- The Spanish word puente shares the same Latin root as 'pontoon' and 'pontiff'. The latter comes from the Latin 'pontifex', meaning 'bridge-builder'.
- While puente means 'bridge', it is also the standard Spanish word for a 'long weekend' that occurs when a holiday falls near a weekend.
- The term celosía refers to a lattice or screen. In a non-engineering context, it usually describes the ornate carved wooden screens used in traditional Spanish and Moorish architecture to provide privacy.
Examples in context
- Necesitamos diseñar un puente de armadura capaz de soportar cargas pesadas.We need to design a truss bridge capable of supporting heavy loads.
- ¿Viste el puente de celosía que construyeron en el parque? ¡Es impresionante!Did you see the truss bridge they built at the park? It's impressive!
- El puente con vigas en celosía que tenemos ante nosotros es un ejemplo destacado de la ingeniería moderna.The truss bridge we have before us is an outstanding example of modern engineering.
- El puente de armadura es muy antiguo.The truss bridge is very old.
- Construyeron un nuevo puente de armadura.They built a new truss bridge.
- Ese puente de armadura cruza el río.That truss bridge crosses the river.
Example conversation
María and Javier are discussing a trip across the river.
- MaríaVamos a cruzar el puente de armadura.We are going to cross the truss bridge.
- JavierMe gusta el diseño de ese puente.I like the design of that bridge.
- MaríaEs un puente de armadura clásico.It is a classic truss bridge.
- JavierSí, es muy impresionante, María.Yes, it is very impressive, María.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries armadura, de, puente, CC BY-SA 4.0.
