Also means
mountain spur
Usage Note
Contrafuerte in architecture is a projecting mass of masonry that reinforces a wall against lateral thrust — equivalent to a flying buttress's pier. In geography, contrafuerte also denotes a lateral ridge or spur branching off from a mountain range. The plural is contrafuertes.
Examples
"Los contrafuertes de la catedral son impresionantes."
Natural Translation
The buttresses of the cathedral are impressive.
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