Portuguese · Travel & Getting Around
"Town square" in Portuguese: praça
a praça
Square (plaza) in Portuguese is a praça. Say Te encontro na praça and a praça central. Geometric square is o quadrado—different sense.
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How to pronounce praça
Say it
PRAH-sah
/ˈpɾa.sa/
PRAH-sah
"Town square" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| a praça | the square / plaza Default noun. | Default noun. |
| na praça | in/at the square Meeting. | Meeting. |
| praça central | central square City. | City. |
| o quadrado | square (shape) Geometry; different sense. | Geometry; different sense. |
How to use praça in real life
- 1Meetup
Te espero na praça perto da igreja.
I’ll wait for you in the square near the church.
Plans.
- 2Weekend
A praça fica cheia de comida de rua no domingo.
The square fills with street food on Sunday.
Event.
- 3Kids
As crianças brincam na praça depois da escola.
The kids play in the square after school.
Routine.
Mistakes English speakers make with praça
Incorrect: Nos encontramos na square.
Correct: Nos encontramos na praça.
Use praça for a city square.
Incorrect: O praça está lotada.
Correct: A praça está lotada.
Praça is feminine.
Good to know
Praça is Brazil’s classic meetup landmark—benches, kiosks, weekend markets. Quadrado is the geometric square. Praça de alimentação is a food court, related but indoor.
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Meeting before a show
ChatPal
A praça do teatro tem sombra agora?
Does the theater square have shade now?
You
Tem. Fico na praça perto da fonte.
Yes. I’ll stay in the square near the fountain.
ChatPal
Chego na praça em quinze minutos.
I’ll get to the square in fifteen minutes.
You
Levo duas águas geladas.
I’ll bring two cold waters.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Town square" in Portuguese
City square?
A praça.
At the square?
Na praça.
Geometric square?
O quadrado.
Gender?
Feminine: a praça.
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