Imagine a fun place where you sit on a seat, and it moves back and forth in the air! That's a columpio. You often see them in parks or playgrounds. It's something children love to play on, and adults sometimes enjoy them too. Think of it like a swing in English.
§ Don't confuse it with other playground equipment
The word "columpio" specifically refers to a swing. It's not a general term for all playground items. While a swing is found in a park, you wouldn't use "columpio" to refer to a slide (tobogán) or a seesaw (balancín). Each piece of equipment has its own name in Spanish. Using the wrong word will make your Spanish sound less natural and can lead to misunderstandings.
Los niños jugaban en el columpio y el tobogán.
- Translation hint
- The children played on the swing and the slide.
§ Gender of the word
Remember that "columpio" is a masculine noun. This means you should use masculine articles and adjectives with it. Forgetting the gender can lead to grammatical errors that are noticeable to native speakers.
Incorrect: La columpio es divertido.
Correct: El columpio es divertido.
El columpio rojo es mi favorito.
- Translation hint
- The red swing is my favorite.
§ Using "columpiar" (verb) vs. "columpio" (noun)
"Columpio" is the noun, meaning the swing itself. "Columpiar" is the verb, meaning to swing. These are related but distinct words, and using one when you mean the other is a common error. Be clear if you're talking about the object or the action.
A mi hermana le gusta columpiarse en el columpio.
- Translation hint
- My sister likes to swing on the swing.
§ Overgeneralizing its use
While "columpio" is a swing, you wouldn't use it for things that hang but aren't designed for swinging on, like a hanging light fixture (lámpara colgante) or a suspended bridge (puente colgante). It has a specific meaning related to recreational activity.
Los niños esperaban su turno en el columpio.
- Translation hint
- The children waited their turn on the swing.
It's about precision. Spanish, like any language, has specific terms for specific things. Try to avoid making assumptions that a word can be used in a broader sense than its core meaning. If you're unsure, it's better to look it up or use a more general term if available.
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Los niños juegan en el columpio del parque.
The children play on the swing in the park.
Me gusta sentarme en el columpio y mirar el cielo.
I like to sit on the swing and look at the sky.
El columpio está un poco oxidado, pero todavía funciona.
The swing is a little rusty, but it still works.
Mi hermana pequeña tiene miedo de los columpios altos.
My little sister is afraid of high swings.
Construimos un columpio en el jardín con una cuerda fuerte.
We built a swing in the garden with a strong rope.
A veces, el columpio hace un ruido chirriante.
Sometimes, the swing makes a creaking noise.
Es divertido empujar a alguien en el columpio.
It's fun to push someone on the swing.
El columpio se mueve con el viento.
The swing moves with the wind.
Teste-toi 30 questions
The child laughs on the swing.
There is a swing in the garden.
She pushes the swing.
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El columpio es divertido.
Focus: co-LUM-pio
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Me gusta el columpio.
Focus: me GUS-ta el co-LUM-pio
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¿Quieres ir al columpio?
Focus: KIE-res ir al co-LUM-pio
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Los niños juegan en el parque y se suben al ______.
The sentence talks about children playing in the park and getting on something. 'Columpio' fits the context of a park activity.
Me encanta sentarme en el ______ y sentir el viento en la cara.
The action of sitting and feeling the wind suggests being on a swing ('columpio').
El ______ del jardín es perfecto para relajarse por la tarde.
A 'columpio' in the garden is a good place to relax in the afternoon.
Mi hermana pequeña siempre pide que la empujen en el ______.
Being pushed is a common action associated with a 'columpio'.
Después de la lluvia, el ______ estaba mojado y no pudimos usarlo.
A 'columpio' would get wet after rain and thus be unusable.
Construimos un ______ en el patio trasero para los niños.
Building a 'columpio' in the backyard is a common activity for children's play.
Después de un largo día, me gusta sentarme en el ___ y ver el atardecer.
The context implies a relaxing activity, and a 'columpio' (swing) is a suitable place for that, especially when watching the sunset.
Los niños hicieron fila para subir al nuevo ___ que instalaron en el patio de recreo.
The sentence describes children waiting for a new piece of playground equipment. 'Columpio' (swing) fits this description.
El carpintero fabricó un ___ de madera resistente para el porche de la casa.
A carpenter would typically build a 'columpio' (swing) for a porch, especially one made of sturdy wood.
El ___ del parque estaba tan alto que apenas podía alcanzarlo para sentarme.
A 'columpio' (swing) can be set at different heights, and a high one would be difficult to reach. The other options don't fit the context as well.
Recordaba con cariño los días de su infancia, pasando horas meciéndose en el viejo ___ del abuelo.
The act of 'meciéndose' (swinging/rocking) directly points to a 'columpio' (swing) as the object of reminiscence from childhood.
El diseñador de jardines sugirió instalar un hermoso ___ con cojines cómodos para crear un rincón de lectura al aire libre.
A 'columpio' (swing) with comfortable cushions is a perfect addition to create an outdoor reading nook, aligning with the garden designer's suggestion.
En la plaza central del pueblo, los niños se divertían subiendo y bajando del ___ de madera, cuyas cuerdas chirriaban con cada impulso.
The context describes children going up and down on something with ropes, which perfectly fits the definition of a 'columpio' (swing).
Con el paso de los años, el viejo ___ del jardín trasero, que una vez fue el epicentro de risas infantiles, ahora cuelga oxidado y en desuso, un mudo testigo del tiempo.
The description of something hanging in the garden, once filled with children's laughter and now rusty, strongly suggests a 'columpio'.
El artista conceptual instaló un ___ gigante en la galería, invitando a los visitantes a experimentar la sensación de ingravidez mientras se balanceaban sobre un abismo simbólico.
The context mentions visitors experiencing weightlessness by balancing over an abyss, which points to a 'columpio' as the object of interaction.
A pesar de la edad, la abuela aún disfrutaba sentándose en el ___ del porche, meciéndose suavemente mientras contemplaba el atardecer y recordaba viejos tiempos.
The act of 'meciéndose suavemente' (gently rocking) on a porch implies a 'columpio' or a swing seat.
El diseño innovador del parque infantil incluía un ___ adaptado para niños con movilidad reducida, garantizando que todos pudieran disfrutar del placer de volar por el aire.
The phrase 'volar por el aire' (flying through the air) is characteristic of using a 'columpio'.
En la obra de teatro, la protagonista expresa su libertad y anhelo de escapar balanceándose en un ___ etéreo, suspendido en medio de la escenografía minimalista.
The idea of balancing and being suspended in a minimalist setting suggests a 'columpio' as a symbolic representation of freedom.
The creaking sound of the swing in the park brought back childhood memories, a time of carefree joy.
Although the swing looked old and rusty, its metal structure firmly withstood the test of time, promising more hours of fun.
The architect incorporated a hanging swing into the living room's interior design, creating a playful and modern focal point.
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La metáfora de la vida como un columpio, con sus altibajos, resuena profundamente en la filosofía existencialista.
Focus: metáfora, existencialista
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Describa cómo la instalación de un columpio en un espacio público podría influir en la dinámica social y la interacción comunitaria.
Focus: instalación, interacción
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Considerando las complejidades de la ingeniería estructural, ¿qué desafíos presenta la creación de un columpio que pueda soportar un peso considerable en condiciones extremas?
Focus: ingeniería, estructural, considerable
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