English–Spanish
“arch” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaɾko/
Example
El puente tiene un arco de piedra.
The bridge has a stone arch.
How to say “arch” in Spanish
“Arch” in Spanish is arco.
Curved structural span that carries compressive load over a doorway or bridge.
Example sentences with arco
El arco de triunfo está en el centro de la ciudad.
The triumphal arch is in the center of the city.
Tips for using arco
- In architectural contexts, render Spanish arco as 'arch' or 'span' rather than 'bow' to avoid the false-friend sense.