How to Say "footbridge" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “footbridge” is “pasarela” — A2 level.
English → SpanishA2
nounA2
pedestrian bridge
Examples
Cruza la pasarela para pasar al otro lado de la calle.
Cross the footbridge to get to the other side of the street.
Los pasajeros suben al avión por la pasarela.
Passengers board the plane via the gangway.
Hay una pasarela de madera sobre las dunas de la playa.
There is a wooden walkway over the beach dunes.
Bridge Size
Use 'pasarela' for small bridges meant only for people. Use 'puente' for larger structures that cars can use.
Confusing with Puente
Mistake: “Calling a highway bridge for cars a 'pasarela'.”
Correction: A 'pasarela' is specifically for foot traffic or narrow access.
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