muelle
Pier
The Spanish word 'muelle' translates to 'pier' in English. This term usually refers to a platform extending from the shore into the water, designed for people to walk on or to allow boats to dock. It is commonly seen in coastal areas where sea or river transportation and recreational activities are prevalent. In various contexts, 'muelle' can also be interpreted as dock, wharf, or spring (in mechanical terms).
Example sentences using: muelle
El barco está amarrado al muelle.
The boat is moored to the dock.
In this sentence, 'muelle' is used in the context of a docking space for a boat. The boat is attached or 'moored' to the dock, which is the 'muelle' in Spanish.
El muelle está muy concurrido hoy.
The dock is very crowded today.
Here, 'muelle' refers to a dock, usually a place where people can go to see boats, fish, etc. The statement is observing that there are many people at the dock today, hence it is 'crowded'.
La carga del camión aún no llega al muelle.
The truck's cargo has not yet reached the dock.
In this sentence, 'muelle' refers to a dock or a platform where trucks or other vehicles may unload or load goods. The sentence is communicating that the truck's cargo has not yet arrived at the loading dock.