I need the best word for the 'end' of the curtain rod.

Question

Ponga esto al final de vara (barra) de cortina.

The translator says: al final

Is that right? Or maybe the word, extremo? el fin?

Also, there is a little metal part that I want at the end of the rod. Anybody know a good word for "a little metal thingie". ;o)

Partita de metal?

Lol, I wish I knew what a little metal thingy is. - rac1, Nov 28, 2012

I that how you spell 'thingie"? ;o) - katydew, Nov 28, 2012

It is a " Finial". - ray76, Nov 28, 2012

Answer 1

Otras opciones:

Pomo de remate

Terminal

Gracias Cordo! Y deseo que encontre esta. Tan lindita. - katydew, Nov 28, 2012

Cute! - --Mariana--, Nov 28, 2012

Thanks for the links! Of course, that meant I had to then shop online at I K E A. ;o) - katydew, Nov 28, 2012

:))) - Cordobesa, Nov 28, 2012

Answer 2

Remates, bases or extremos del tubo de la cortina de baño.

Thanks Franco. It's a metal stopper at the end of the bedroom curtain rod that keeps the hooks from slipping off the end. Thanks for the many choices. - katydew, Nov 28, 2012

Answer 3

Also, there is a little metal part that I want at the end of the rod. Anybody know a good word for "a little metal thingie". ;o)

In your case we would say "una pieza de metal."

Thanks Julian. So simple but always nice to know that in this case thingie = pieza de - katydew, Nov 28, 2012

Answer 4

It is a wood or metal "Finial " .

Es una madera o hiero " finial".

Amazon.com: Solid Wood Finial Pole Ends 

for curtain rods - 2/bag ... www.amazon.com › ... › Blinds & Shades ›

Pleated Shades Solid unfinished hardwood finials for the end of wooden

curtain rods. These are sold by the pair.

These finials are for 1-1/4" diameter pole.

You're a star, Ray. Above and beyond searching. Thanks. - katydew, Nov 28, 2012

The Gargoyls on churches etc are also "Finials " as are the tops of fancy fence posts. - ray76, Nov 28, 2012

Ray, is there no end to your wisdom and knowledge, from gargoyles to finials. - katydew, Nov 28, 2012

Answer 5

A "ball-style" finial is commonly mounted to the top of a stationary flagpole.[2] This is sometimes incorrectly called a "truck", which is the mechanism that connects the finial to the pole. An urban legend says the ball contains a razor, lighter, and flare. According to the legend, the items were meant to be used to destroy the flag in case the post was overrun by the enemy. A related and less pleasant version says the finial should have a bullet, knife, and matches so the last surviving soldier can continue fighting (with the knife), and if need be destroy the flag with matches (to prevent it from being captured), and take his own life with the bullet. In actuality, the finial of a flagpole is generally inaccessible, and contains nothing.

The United States Navy and Coast Guard are unique in that they employ a variety of different finials depending on the flag in question.[3] Bed posts and curtain rods

Bed posts often end in finials. Wooden posts tend to have turned wood finials.[4] While the purpose of finials on bed posts is mostly decorative, they serve a purpose on curtain rods. They provide a way to keep a curtain from slipping off the end of a straight rod.[5]

Curtain rod finials can be seen to act much like a barometer of public taste. Many designs hark back to the gothic and neo-gothic of architectural finials, while other contemporary finials reflect minimalist, art nouveau and other traditional styles of décor.[6] The use of different materials is as wide as the range of designs with brass, stainless steel, various woods and aluminium being employed with a variety of finishes such as ‘satin steel’ and 'antique brass'. The durability, strength and machinability of modern alloys have lent themselves to increasingly intricate and dazzling designs. Gallery

Having a finial with a bullet, blade, razor or a flare could be useful in the big city. ha. Thanks Ray. - katydew, Nov 28, 2012