Repisa in english
Shelf
pronunciation: ʃelf part of speech: noun
pronunciation: ʃelf part of speech: noun
In gestures
repisa = ledge ; sill.
Example: In the semi-arid central plateau, tortoises are commonly preyed upon by raptors, some of which roost on ledges in the backs of small rock shelters.Example: He pushed the window open a few inches and lay his socks on the sill to dry.more:
» repisa de la chimenea = mantel ; mantelpiece ; mantelshelf .
Example: A mantle is usually high enough that young children cannot reach it, so it is great for displaying fragile Christmas collectibles. Example: He was a late riser, and as the clock on the mantelpiece showed me that it was only a quarter-past seven, I blinked up at him in some surprise. Example: He emptied his glass, got up, and stood at the side of the fire, with his heavy brown hand on the mantelshelf.» repisa de la ventana = window-sill ; window ledge ; sill .
Example: A gust of wind flung a powder of snow from the window-sill into the room. Example: It is better to put books in laundry baskets on window ledges and on pavements than to take them away from the public completely or to make them available only for restricted periods. Example: He pushed the window open a few inches and lay his socks on the sill to dry.