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puente


Meanings
  • noun

    A bridge, particularly a raised or movable one.

    - "The old puente was replaced by a modern one."
    - "The traffic was held up while the puente was raised for a boat to pass."

Variants
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Puente Alto , La Puente
Etymology
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From Spanish, 'puente' means 'bridge'.


Trivia
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  1. The Puente de Alamilla in Spain is the longest cable-stayed bridge in the world.

  2. The Puente de San Martín in Argentina is the oldest bridge still in use in the country.

  3. The Puente de Ojcalvo in Spain is the longest movable bridge in the world.


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  1. bridge: A structure built to span physical obstacles, such as bodies of water, valleys, or roads, for the purpose of providing passage over it.


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The puente is a common structure in Spanish-speaking countries and is an essential part of their infrastructure. It is often a source of inspiration in literature and art, particularly in works that depict the beauty and the importance of bridges in connecting communities.

How to Memorize "puente"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a bridge made of steel or concrete, with cars passing over it and water flowing beneath. Imagine the puente being raised or lowered to allow boats to pass.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'puente' with the concept of 'connection' or 'passage'. Think of a bridge as a way to bring people together, allowing them to travel from one place to another.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'P-U-E-N-T-E' to remember the word: 'P' for Passage, 'U' for Under, 'E' for Every, 'N' for New, 'T' for Transportation, and 'E' for Essential.'


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