Place (en. Place)

/pleɪs/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Area or space where something occurs.
This is a good place to rest.
Este es un buen lugar para descansar.
Position or place within a system or hierarchy.
She held an important place in the company.
Ella ocupaba un lugar importante en la empresa.
Location where an activity takes place.
The location of the event was changed at the last minute.
El lugar del evento fue cambiado a última hora.
verb
To put something in a specific place.
Put the book on the table.
Coloca el libro en la mesa.
To establish or assign a position.
You have to place the chairs around the table.
Tienes que colocar las sillas alrededor de la mesa.

Etymology

From Latin 'platea', which means plaza or open area.

Common Phrases and Expressions

in your place
in the position or situation of someone else.
en su lugar
give rise to
to cause or provoke something.
dar lugar a
common place
an idea or expression that is repeated frequently.
lugar común

Related Words

location
geographical position or specific space.
ubicación
site
specific place or area.
sitio
space
three-dimensional extent that is used or considered.
espacio

Slang Meanings

Informal meeting place.
Let's go to that place where we always meet.
Vamos a ese place donde siempre nos juntamos.
Any place where one feels comfortable.
This is my favorite place to relax.
Este es mi place favorito para relajarme.