puente
long weekend, bridge holiday
Advanced Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈpwen.te/
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Cultural Note
A puente (literally 'bridge') occurs when a public holiday falls on a Tuesday or Thursday, and workers take the Monday or Friday off to 'bridge' the gap and create a four-day weekend. This practice is so ingrained in Spanish culture that businesses and schools often plan around these extended breaks. The related verb is 'hacer puente.'
📝 Example Sentences
Este puente nos vamos a la montaña.
This long weekend we're going to the mountains.
Hay puente porque el martes es festivo.
There's a long weekend because Tuesday is a holiday.