What does «poyete» mean in Spanish?
- Bench of stone or other material, usual in Spanish rural towns, which is generally attached to a house, church or other construction, taking advantage of its walls as a support. It is usually located near the entrance door of the building or in interior courtyards of old houses.
♦ Used in: Spain
Examples of use in Spanish: "Y una vieja, posiblemente centenaria, sentada en el poyete de su puerta, con zuros infantiles, echaba de comer a unas palomas", Francisco: Voces en Ruidera, una aventura del Plinio, García Pavón - 2008.
"en los pueblos y aldeas las señoras acostumbraban a reunirse y charlar en los poyetes".
- Entrance step in the houses or rest of some windows, which in turn serve as a seat.
- By extension, any constructive element used to support objects or to sit on.
Examples of use in Spanish: "al construir mi baño le hice un poyete".
- Kitchen countertop.
Examples of use in Spanish: "apoyó las bolsas de las compras en el poyete de la cocina".