Spanish word

trineo

Pronunciation

IPA/tɾiˈneo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounsled

Example

¿Quieres probar el trineo conmigo?

Do you want to try the sled with me?

Illustration for trineo (sled)

More examples

Los niños bajaron la colina en el trineo.

The children rode a sled down the hill.

Core concept

Flat-bottom sled designed to glide on snow or ice.

Common phrases

  • subir al trineo

    climb onto the sled

  • bajar en trineo

    ride a sled down

  • trineo tirado por perros

    dog-drawn sled

Similar words

tobogán: Long, slide-like device for riding down snowy slopes.
esquí: Pair of long, narrow boards worn on the feet for gliding over snow.
trineo de perros: Sled pulled by a team of dogs to carry people or supplies across snow.

Definition in Spanish

Objeto con base lisa que permite deslizarse sobre nieve o hielo, empleado para transporte o recreo.

Word origin

Borrowed from French traîneau, itself from Old French traîner 'to drag'.

Usage tips

  • Pronounced in three syllables tri-NE-o with stress on the second syllable.

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