This is the 8325th most frequent Spanish word.
pontón
A "pontón" is a "pontoon" or "flat-bottomed floating structure."
In this context, 'pontón' is used to describe a flat-bottomed boat or floating platform, commonly found in bodies of water.
El pontón flotaba tranquilo en el lago.
The pontoon floated calmly on the lake.
Here, 'pontón' refers to a floating structure used as a support for a temporary bridge.
Construyeron un puente con pontones para cruzar el río.
They built a bridge with pontoons to cross the river.
In this sentence, 'pontón' is used to denote a component or part of a floating or marine structure.