puente basculante (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic transcription

/ˈpwente βasˈkulante/

Translation options into English

• Bascule bridge

Meaning and Usage

The term "puente basculante" refers to a type of movable bridge that operates by a counterweight to balance the span as it is raised or lowered, usually to allow boats to pass underneath. This term is used in the field of civil engineering and architecture. It is more commonly used in written context, especially in technical documents, manuals, or discussions related to infrastructure projects.

Examples

1. El puente basculante se elevó para permitir el paso de los barcos.
   The bascule bridge was raised to allow the boats to pass.

2. La construcción de un puente basculante facilitaría la navegación en esta zona.
   Building a bascule bridge would ease navigation in this area.

Idiomatic Expressions

In Spanish, the term "puente basculante" is not part of any well-known idiomatic expressions.

Etymology

"Puente basculante" comes from the Spanish words "puente" meaning "bridge" and "basculante" derived from the verb "bascar," which means "to tilt" or "to tip over."

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: Puente levadizo (drawbridge), Puente giratorio (swing bridge)
• Antonyms: Puente fijo (fixed bridge), Puente estático (static bridge)