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banquina

la banquina
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
1. (general)
Regionalism used in Paraguay
(Paraguay)
(River Plate)
a. shoulder
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
Se nos pinchó una rueda y tuvimos que detenernos en la banquina para arreglarla.We got a flat tire and we had to pull over to the shoulder to fix it.
b. berm
No podemos detenernos aquí; la banquina es demasiado angosta.We can't pull over here; the berm is too narrow.
c. hard shoulder
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
(United Kingdom)
Si necesitas contestar el teléfono, estaciona en la banquina.If you need to answer your phone, park on the hard shoulder.
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