Playa (en. Beach)

/ˈplaja/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Stretch of land covered in sand, usually located next to the sea.

Example sentence: We spent the day at the beach enjoying the sun.

Pasamos el día en la playa disfrutando del sol.

Definition: Leisure place where activities like swimming or sunbathing are practiced.

Example sentence: The beach was full of tourists.

La playa estaba llena de turistas.

Definition: Appears in some regions as a term to refer to any sandy land area.

Example sentence: The lake beach was heavily visited in summer.

La playa del lago fue muy visitada en verano.

Etymology/Origin: From Latin 'plagia', meaning 'sand area'.

Phrase: sandy beach

Meaning: Term that refers to a beach with fine, soft sand.

playa de arena

Phrase: spend the day at the beach

Meaning: Action of enjoying a day in a coastal environment.

pasar el día en la playa

Phrase: nudist beach

Meaning: Beach where the use of clothing is not allowed.

playa nudista

Phrase: go to the beach

Meaning: Action of heading to a coastal place for leisure.

ir a la playa

Related word: sea

Description: Body of saltwater that surrounds the beaches.

mar

Related word: sun

Description: Star that provides light and heat, source of energy at the beach.

sol

Related word: surf

Description: Water sport practiced on the waves of the beach.

surf

Slang meaning: Boy or girl who is popular in the beach scene.

Example: That surfer is a true beachgoer.

Ese surfer es un verdadero playa.

Slang meaning: Person who spends a lot of time at the beach, often associated with a relaxed lifestyle.

Example: He is always at the beach, doesn't want to work.

Siempre está de playa, no quiere trabajar.