el estribo
stirrup
Pieza donde se apoya el pie al montar a caballo, que cuelga a cada lado de la silla.
Estribo
Meaning:
The word estribo in Spanish primarily refers to a stirrup, which is a device attached to each side of a horse's saddle to support the rider's foot. It helps the rider mount the horse easily and provides stability while riding.
Parts / Origin:
The term estribo comes from Old Spanish estribar, related to supporting or standing firmly.
Additional meanings:
- Structural Support: It can also mean a buttress or support in architecture or constructions, referring to something that provides stability.
- Figurative Use: Sometimes used metaphorically meaning a support or backing in any context (e.g., as a "pillar" or "support" in an institution or idea).
Synonyms:
- For the horse-related definition: fusta (whip, less precise), although not a direct synonym, there isn't a perfect synonym for stirrup.
- For the architectural meaning: apoyo, soporte, refuerzo (support, reinforcement).
Antonyms:
- There are no direct antonyms for estribo, but conceptually opposites could be falta de apoyo (lack of support), inestabilidad (instability).
In summary: estribo is mainly the stirrup on a horse's saddle, aiding the rider, and by extension used for any type of support or brace.
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Examples
El jinete ajustó el estribo antes de montar el caballo.noun
The rider adjusted the stirrup before mounting the horse.
Los estribos del caballo estaban muy desgastados por el uso continuo.noun
The stirrups of the horse were very worn from continuous use.
El aprendiz verificó cada estribo cuidadosamente antes de la práctica.noun
The apprentice checked each stirrup carefully before practice.
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