Spanish Conversation · Level 135
45 words
Spanish word
gozne
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈgoθne/
Meaning
- masculine nounhinge
Example
El gozne de la puerta está oxidado.
The door's hinge is rusted.
More examples
El gozne no encaja bien y hay que ajustarlo.
The hinge doesn't fit well and needs to be adjusted.
Core concept
Metal plate or pin assembly that allows a door or lid to rotate on its frame.
Similar words
bisagra: Metal fitting that attaches a door or lid to its frame and allows it to swing.
Definition in Spanish
Pieza metálica articulada que une una puerta o tapa con su marco y permite que gire para abrirse o cerrarse.
Word origin
Recorded in medieval Spanish with no clearly traced Latin ancestor, the historical origin of gozne remains uncertain.
Usage tips
- The noun is masculine, el gozne, which affects the article and any agreeing adjectives.