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puesta

/pwés-ta//ˈpwesta/

nounB1general
Use 'puesta' when referring to a clutch of eggs laid by an animal, like a bird or reptile.
A stack of colorful poker chips placed in the center of a green gaming table, representing a wager.

Examples

La gallina puso una nueva puesta esta mañana.

The hen laid a new clutch of eggs this morning.

Su primera puesta fue de cien euros.

His first bet was one hundred euros.

La gallina hizo su puesta en el nido.

The hen laid her eggs (her 'laying') in the nest.

trampa

/tram-pa//ˈtɾampa/

nounA2general
Use 'trampa' when referring to a hidden or concealed opening in a floor or ceiling, often used as a door.
A simple wooden box trap, baited with a small piece of cheese, resting on a patch of dirt and grass.

Examples

Abrimos la trampa para acceder al ático.

We opened the trapdoor to access the attic.

Pusimos una trampa para ratones en la cocina.

We put a mousetrap in the kitchen.

Ten cuidado, esa zona está llena de trampas naturales.

Be careful, that area is full of natural traps (pitfalls).

Trapdoor vs. Eggs

The most common confusion is between 'trampa' (trapdoor) and 'puesta' (eggs). Remember that 'trampa' refers to a physical opening, while 'puesta' refers to a collection of eggs.

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