salir de puente
out of bridge
The term 'salir de puente' does not translate directly to 'out of bridge' in English. It is an idiom that is often used to describe a long weekend, typically when a holiday falls near or on a weekend and the break is extended. This phrase is specific to Spanish culture where the 'bridge' symbolizes the extension from a weekend to a holiday, creating a longer break from work or school.
Example sentences using: salir de puente
Vamos a salir de puente este fin de semana
We are going to take a long weekend this weekend
In this phrase, 'salir de puente' refers to the Spanish term of taking a long weekend, often using a day that bridges between the weekend and a holiday.
¿Piensas salir de puente el próximo lunes?
Are you thinking of taking a long weekend next Monday?
In this question, 'salir de puente' is used to ask if the person will take a long weekend next Monday. 'Puente' means bridge, referring to the idea of 'bridging' a gap between a weekend and a weekday that is a holiday.
Necesito salir de puente para descansar
I need to take a long weekend to rest
In this sentence, 'salir de puente' is used to express the need for a break or rest by taking a long weekend. The phrase suggests the idea of taking advantage of a bridge day, a day between a weekend and a holiday, to rest or relax.