puente

noun
  1. In Spanish, 'puente' means 'bridge,' a structure built to span physical obstacles such as a body of water, valley, or road, for the purpose of providing passage over the obstacle. noun
    The Golden Gate Bridge is a famous puente in San Francisco.
    They built a puente to connect the two islands.
  2. In Spanish-speaking cultures, 'puente' can also refer to a long weekend or holiday period created by taking an additional day off to bridge a holiday and the weekend. noun
    We are planning a trip for the puente next month.
    The company gave everyone a puente, so we have a four-day weekend.