pier in Spanish
pier in Spanish is muelle, embarcadero, malecón — pier means a raised platform that extends from the shore out over water, used for boats or entertainment.
pier in Spanish
muelle
A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.
embarcadero
A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.
malecón
A raised platform built from the shore out over water, supported on piles; used to secure, or provide access to shipping; a jetty.
pilar (de puente)
A structure supporting the junction between two spans of a bridge.
pilar
(architecture) A rectangular pillar, or similar structure, that supports an arch, wall or roof, or the hinges of a gate.
What does "pier" mean?
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noun A raised platform that extends from the shore out over water, used for boats or entertainment.
"They walked along the pier and watched the fishermen."
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noun A supporting column, such as one holding up a bridge or arch.
"Engineers inspected the concrete piers under the bridge."
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pier in a sentence
- They walked along the pier and watched the fishermen.
- The seaside pier had an arcade at the far end.
- Engineers inspected the concrete piers under the bridge.
- The bridge rests on two tall stone piers set into the riverbed.
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What is "pier" in Spanish?
"pier" in Spanish is muelle, embarcadero, malecón. pier means: A raised platform that extends from the shore out over water, used for boats or entertainment.
How do you use "pier" in a sentence?
Example: "They walked along the pier and watched the fishermen." In Spanish, "pier" is muelle, embarcadero, malecón.
Are there other ways to say "pier" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "pier": muelle, embarcadero, malecón, pilar (de puente), pilar.
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