Pretil (en. Parapet)

/pɾe'til/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Barrier that protects the edge of a road, a bridge, or an elevation.

The parapet of the bridge has an ornate design.

El pretil del puente tiene un diseño ornamentado.

Low wall constructed to prevent something from falling into the void.

A parapet was installed at the lookout for added safety.

Se instaló un pretil en el mirador para mayor seguridad.

The term is also used in architecture to refer to a low wall.

The architect decided to add a parapet around the rooftop.

El arquitecto decidió agregar un pretil alrededor de la azotea.

From Latin 'prætīle', which means curb or boundary.

safety parapet

Structure that prevents falls in high places.

pretil de seguridad

fall from the parapet

Expression that indicates the possibility of an accident due to lack of protection at edges.

caer del pretil

climb up the parapet

To refer to climbing or accessing a raised place.

subir por el pretil

wall

Structure that rises vertically to divide or protect spaces.

muro

railing

Safety structure placed on stairs or balconies to prevent falls.

barandilla

curb

Raised part of the edge of a sidewalk.

bordillo

Place where you sit to gossip or hang out.

We sat on the parapet of the square to chat about everything a bit.

Nos sentamos en el pretil de la plaza a platicar de todo un poco.

Barrier or boundary that marks where something ends, like an area.

The parapet of the bridge is like the end of the city; from there, it's all highway.

El pretil del puente es como el fin de la ciudad, de ahí todo es carretera.