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"Floor" in Spanish: piso
el piso
Note: ES: el suelo; storey: el piso
A floor (the surface) is el piso (PEE-soh) in much of Latin America. It is masculine. Spain often says el suelo for the ground; piso also means storey.
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How to pronounce piso
Say it
PEE-soh
/ˈpi.so/
Two syllables: PEE-soh. Stress PEE. Soft s, clear vowels.
"Floor" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el piso | floor / storey Floor surface in Latin America; also a building level. | Floor surface in Latin America; also a building level. |
| el suelo | floor / ground Common in Spain for the floor surface. | Common in Spain for the floor surface. |
| en el piso | on the floor Something that fell or is sitting there. | Something that fell or is sitting there. |
| el primer piso | first floor / second floor Building level; meaning varies by country. | Building level; meaning varies by country. |
How to use piso in real life
- 1After a spill
Hay agua en el piso.
There is water on the floor.
En el piso means on the floor surface.
- 2Cleaning
Barro el piso cada mañana.
I sweep the floor every morning.
El piso is masculine.
- 3Giving directions in a building
Vivo en el tercer piso.
I live on the third floor.
Piso also means storey or floor level.
Mistakes English speakers make with piso
Incorrect: La piso está mojada.
Correct: El piso está mojado.
Piso is masculine. Say el piso.
Incorrect: Se me cayó al floor.
Correct: Se me cayó al piso.
Use piso (or suelo in Spain), not English floor.
Good to know
Good to knowIn Latin America, piso often means the floor you walk on. Spain prefers suelo for that surface. Piso also means a storey, and in Spain an apartment can be un piso.
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Cleaning after kids play
ChatPal
¿Quién mojó el piso?
Who got the floor wet?
You
Los niños. Ya seco el piso.
The kids. I'm drying the floor now.
ChatPal
Gracias. Después juegan afuera.
Thanks. Afterward they play outside.
You
Buena idea.
Good idea.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Floor" in Spanish
Is piso masculine or feminine?
Masculine: el piso, un piso limpio.
Do people say suelo in Latin America?
Sometimes. Piso is the more common floor-surface word in many places.
Does piso also mean apartment?
In Spain, yes. In Latin America, piso more often means floor or storey.
How do you pronounce piso?
PEE-soh. Stress the first syllable.
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