Plaza (en. Square)

/ˈplasa/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

An open area in an urban environment where people gather.

The town square is the place where local festivals are held.

La plaza del pueblo es el lugar donde se celebran las fiestas locales.

A space designed for commerce and social activities.

The market is set up in the main square every Saturday.

El mercado se coloca en la plaza principal todos los sábados.

In architecture, a landscaped area with benches for resting.

I like to sit in the square and read a book.

Me gusta sentarme en la plaza a leer un libro.

From the Latin 'platea', which meant wide street or open space.

main square

The main square of a city, usually larger and with cultural activities.

plaza mayor

bullring

Space designated for the celebration of bullfighting.

plaza de toros

shopping plaza

Area designated for shops and commerce.

plaza comercial

plaza (small square)

Small space similar to a square, but smaller.

plazoleta

public square

Open area accessible to the public where various activities can take place.

plaza pública

parking square

Space designated for parking vehicles.

plaza de aparcamiento

Place where groups gather to spend time.

Let's go to the square to play soccer.

Vamos a la plaza a jugar al fútbol.

A term used to refer to an informal social space.

The square became the meeting point for teenagers.

La plaza se volvió el punto de encuentro de los adolescentes.