Plazoleta (en. Small square)
/plazoˈleta/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
A small, open area in a city or town.
The neighborhood plaza is an ideal place to meet friends.
La plazoleta del barrio es un lugar ideal para reunirse con amigos.
A space that can contain benches, trees, and sometimes a fountain.
Children play in the plaza while their parents chat on the benches.
Los niños juegan en la plazoleta mientras sus padres charlan en los bancos.
A place where community events can be held.
A concert was organized in the plaza to celebrate the city's day.
Se organizó un concierto en la plazoleta para celebrar el día de la ciudad.
Etymology
From Spanish 'plaza', derived from 'plazo', which means space or land.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Meeting plaza
A place where people commonly gather.
Plazoleta de encuentros
Take a stroll around the plaza
A short walk around the plaza.
Dar una vuelta a la plazoleta
Enjoy the plaza
Spending time in the plaza to relax.
Disfrutar de la plazoleta
Related Words
square
A larger, open space typically used for public events.
plaza
park
Green area designated for recreation and leisure.
parque
pedestrian zone
Area of the city restricted for vehicle traffic, designated for walkers.
zona peatonal
Slang Meanings
An informal meeting place.
Let's go to the plaza to hang out before the party.
Vamos a la plazoleta a hacer la previa antes de la fiesta.
A spot for flirting or dating.
The plaza is the best place to meet new people.
La plazoleta es el mejor lugar para conocer gente nueva.