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puente means bridge — a common term in Travel Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: December 8, 2025

✈️ Travel Spanish

puente

noun • /[PWEN-te]/

bridge

Example:

El puente está cerrado por reparaciones.

The bridge is closed for repairs.

🧠 What does puente mean?

A structure, typically formed from stone, metal, or wood, that is built across a river, road, or other obstacle to allow passage over it. In a figurative sense, it can also refer to a connection or a means of communication between two different things or groups.

📚 Extra examples

  • El puente romano es una maravilla de la ingeniería antigua.
    The Roman bridge is a marvel of ancient engineering.
  • Necesitamos construir un puente para conectar las dos comunidades.
    We need to build a bridge to connect the two communities.
  • Cruzamos el puente en coche para llegar a la isla.
    We crossed the bridge by car to reach the island.
  • El diplomático trabajó para tender un puente entre las naciones.
    The diplomat worked to build a bridge between the nations.

💡 Did You Know?

In Spain, the phrase 'hacer puente' is very common and refers to taking an extra day off work when a holiday falls close to a weekend, thereby creating a 'long weekend' or 'bridge'. For example, if a holiday is on a Thursday, people often take Friday off to make it a four-day break.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "puente"

Synonyms: pasarela, viaducto, conexión, vínculo, enlace
Opposites: separación, aislamiento, barrera

🔍 See more travel spanish words

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'bridge' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'bridge' is 'puente'.
How do you pronounce 'puente' in Spanish?
The pronunciation of 'puente' is approximately PWEHN-teh.
How do you use 'puente' in a sentence?
'Puente' is used like the English word 'bridge' to refer to a physical structure or a metaphorical connection. For example, 'El puente es largo' (The bridge is long) or 'Este libro es un puente entre dos culturas' (This book is a bridge between two cultures).
What is the English translation of 'puente'?
The primary English translation of 'puente' is 'bridge'.
Does 'puente' change for gender or number?
Yes, 'puente' is a masculine noun. The singular form is 'puente,' and the plural form is 'puentes'.
Is 'puente' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'puente' is a very common word in everyday Spanish, both in literal and figurative contexts.
Does 'puente' have slang or double meanings?
While the primary meaning is 'bridge,' in some contexts, especially in Spain, 'hacer puente' refers to taking an extra day off when a holiday falls on a Tuesday or Thursday, thus creating a 'long weekend' or 'bridge' between the holiday and the weekend.
Is 'puente' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The literal meaning of 'puente' as a physical bridge is consistent across all Spanish-speaking regions. However, the colloquial use of 'hacer puente' to describe a long weekend is more prevalent in Spain than in most Latin American countries, where different phrases might be used for the same concept.

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