Parcela (en. Parcel)

/paɾˈθela/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Portion of land that can be cultivated or used for other purposes.
The parcel of land was sold to a farmer.
La parcela de terreno fue vendida a un agricultor.
Part of a property that can be sold or leased.
The company purchased a parcel in the industrial area.
La empresa compró una parcela en la zona industrial.
Section of municipal or private land.
In the parcel where they will build the new park, there were many stones.
En la parcela donde construirán el nuevo parque, había muchas piedras.

Etymology

From Latin 'particella', diminutive of 'pars', which means part.

Common Phrases and Expressions

divide the parcel
To separate a piece of land into smaller parts.
dividir la parcela
purchase of parcel
Act of acquiring a specific piece of land.
compra de parcela
agricultural parcel
Land intended for the cultivation of agricultural products.
parcela agrícola

Related Words

parceling
Action of dividing a property into parcels.
parcelación
parcel owner
Person who owns or cultivates a parcel.
parcelero
parceling
Process of dividing land into parcels.
parcelamiento

Slang Meanings

In some informal contexts, it refers to a small portion of anything.
I had a piece of pizza left in the fridge.
Me quedó una parcela de pizza en la nevera.