English–Spanish
“pier” in Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈmweʝe/
Example
¿Vamos al muelle esta tarde?
Shall we go to the pier this afternoon?
How to say “pier” in Spanish
“Pier” in Spanish is muelle.
Platform extending from the shore over the water where boats tie up and people and cargo embark or disembark.
Example sentences with muelle
El colchón tiene un muelle roto.
The mattress has a broken spring.
Tips for using muelle
- Because muelle also denotes a mechanical spring in Spanish, speakers often use resorte for a coil spring or add puerto (muelle del puerto) when the pier sense must be clear.
Other Spanish words for “pier”
¿Dónde está el atracadero más cercano?
Where is the closest pier?
¿Dónde está el embarcadero más cercano?
Where is the nearest pier?