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    Playas (en. Beaches)

    /plaias/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Stretch of sand or gravel at the edge of the sea or a lake.
    In summer, many people visit the beaches to enjoy the sun.
    En verano, muchas personas visitan las playas para disfrutar del sol.
    Recreational and leisure place located near bodies of water.
    The beach was the perfect place to spend a day with family.
    La playa era el lugar perfecto para pasar un día en familia.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'plagia', which means the shore of the sea.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    at the beach
    on the edge of the sea
    a pie de playa
    sandy beach
    beach primarily made of sand
    playa de arena
    to make sandcastles
    recreational activity at the beach
    hacer castillos de arena

    Related Words

    sea
    Large body of saltwater that covers most of the Earth's surface.
    mar
    to swim
    Moving in the water in order to get around.
    nadar

    Slang Meanings

    Guy who usually visits the beaches looking for girls.
    He is a true 'beach guy', always at the beach with his surfboard.
    Él es un verdadero 'playas', siempre en la playa con su surf.
    Party or social event at the beach.
    Let's go to the beach to have a 'beach party' this weekend.
    Vamos a la playa a hacer una 'playas' este fin de semana.