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    Mástiles (en. Masts)

    /ˈmas.ti.les/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Vertical support, such as on a ship or in a flag.
    The masts of the ship rise proudly against the sky.
    Los mástiles del barco se alzan con orgullo contra el cielo.
    Term used for certain types of structures in architecture.
    The masts of the towers are a key element in the building's design.
    Los mástiles de las torres son un elemento clave en el diseño del edificio.
    Elements that support sails on vessels.
    The sailor checked the masts before setting sail.
    El marinero revisó los mástiles antes de zarpar.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'mastile', which refers to a pole or mast.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    more than one
    It refers to the existence of multiple elements or things.
    mas de uno
    at full mast
    Indicates that something is at its highest expression or complete.
    a todo mastil

    Related Words

    ship
    Vessel used for navigation.
    barco
    sail
    Fabric used to harness the wind on a ship.
    vela
    pole
    Object that allows the lifting of loads.
    palanque

    Slang Meanings

    Mast as a synonym for authority or leadership.
    That guy is the mast of the group, he always leads the conversation.
    Ese tipo es el mastil del grupo, siempre lidera la conversación.
    It can refer to someone very tall or slender.
    Look at that boy, he seems like a mast among all of us.
    Mira a ese chico, parece un mastil entre todos nosotros.