What is the Spanish word for "buttress"?

Learn how to say "buttress" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

buttress

Spanish

contrafuerte

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Alternative translations of "buttress"

arbotante

Examples of how to use "buttress" in Spanish

English
A large buttress supported the ancient wall.
Spanish
Un gran contrafuerte sostenía la antigua pared.
English
The buttress supports the old stone wall
Spanish
El contrafuerte sostiene la vieja pared de piedra.
English
They built a buttress to stop collapse
Spanish
Construyeron un contrafuerte para evitar el colapso.
English
A modern buttress combines wood and steel
Spanish
Un contrafuerte moderno combina madera y acero.
English
Can a buttress strengthen that tall tower
Spanish
¿Puede un contrafuerte fortalecer esa torre alta?

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