Plazas (en. Squares)

/ˈplasa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Public space in a city, often surrounded by buildings.

The town square is the place where festivals are held.

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

Area in a parking lot allocated for a vehicle.

Make sure to park the car in the assigned space.

Asegúrate de aparcar el coche en la plaza asignada.

Meeting place or social activity.

Young people gather in the square after classes.

Los jóvenes se reúnen en la plaza después de clases.

From Latin 'platēa', which means 'flat' or 'plaza'.

main square

The most central and spacious place in a city.

plaza mayor

go to the square

To head to the public space to socialize or do activities.

ir a la plaza

bullring

Place where bullfighting events take place.

plaza de toros

park

Green space intended for leisure and recreation.

parque

avenue

Wide street usually surrounded by buildings.

avenida

market

Place where products are sold, often outdoors.

mercado

Square as an informal meeting place among friends.

Let's go to the square to have a barbecue.

Vamos a la plaza a hacer una barbacoa.

Referring to a square as 'the meeting point'.

The square is the meeting point for the team before the game.

La plaza es el punto de encuentro para el equipo antes del partido.