Espacio (en. Space)

/esˈpasio/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Extent or available area.
The space in this room is very limited.
El espacio en esta habitación es muy limitado.
Distance between two objects or points.
There is a five-meter space between the two houses.
Hay un espacio de cinco metros entre las dos casas.
Empty or lack of content.
I left a blank space on the form.
Dejé un espacio en blanco en el formulario.

Etymology

From Latin 'spatium', meaning 'extent' or 'distance'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

give space
Allowing someone the freedom or time to act.
dar espacio
personal space
Area considered private for a person.
espacio personal
there is no space
Indicates that there is no available place.
no hay espacio

Related Words

spacious
That has a lot of space.
espacioso
to space
To separate or place at a distance.
espaciar
spaced
Scattered or with a lot of space between elements.
espaciado

Slang Meanings

Term used to refer to a wide place.
This bar has a cool space for the party.
Este bar tiene un espacio chido para la fiesta.
To take up someone’s space.
Don't be like that, don't push me away.
No seas así, no me hagas espacio.