Spanish word

puenting

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpwentiŋ/

Meaning

  • masculine nounbungee jumping off a bridge

Example

Voy a hacer puenting mañana.

I'm going bungee jumping off a bridge tomorrow.

Illustration for puenting (bungee jumping off a bridge)

More examples

¿Has probado puenting alguna vez?

Have you ever tried bungee jumping?

Core concept

A short free fall from a bridge followed by an elastic rebound.

Common phrases

  • ir a hacer puenting

    go bungee jumping

  • hacer puenting en un puente

    bungee jump from a bridge

Similar words

salto en bungee: Jump from a platform or structure while secured to an elastic rope.
bungee: Activity of jumping from a height while attached to an elastic or rubber cord.
salto con goma: Jump from a high place using a rubber cord that produces a controlled rebound.

Definition in Spanish

Se usa en español para referirse al salto desde un puente con una cuerda elástica que sujeta al saltador.

Word origin

An informal coinage from puente 'bridge' plus the English -ing ending, established in Spanish for bridge-based bungee jumping.

Usage tips

  • It functions as a noun for the activity and commonly appears after hacer, for example 'hacer puenting' or 'he hecho puenting'.

Other meanings

  • bungee jumpingnoun
  • bungeenoun

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