Spanish · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Sand" in Spanish: arena
la arena
Sand is la arena (ah-REH-nah). It is feminine: la arena. En la arena means on the sand. Plural arenas appears in set phrases.
Beach day
Camino descalzo en la arena.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce arena
Say it
ah-REH-nah
/aˈɾe.na/
ah-REH-nah. Stress REH. Soft r tap. Soft final a. Say arena in three beats.
"Sand" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la arena | the sand Beach and desert sand. | Beach and desert sand. |
| en la arena | on the sand Sitting or walking. | Sitting or walking. |
| arena fina | fine sand Beach description. | Beach description. |
| lleno de arena | full of sand Shoes and towels. | Shoes and towels. |
How to use arena in real life
- 1Beach day
Camino descalzo en la arena.
I walk barefoot on the sand.
En la arena.
- 2After swimming
Tengo arena en los zapatos.
I have sand in my shoes.
Arena without article works.
- 3Kids play
Construyen un castillo de arena.
They build a sandcastle.
De arena.
Mistakes English speakers make with arena
Incorrect: El arena está caliente.
Correct: La arena está caliente.
Arena is feminine: la arena.
Incorrect: Me siento a la arena.
Correct: Me siento en la arena.
Say en la arena for location.
Good to know
Beach towns warn that la arena quema at midday. Families shake towels to quit the arena. Arena also names bullrings; beach context is clear.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Arriving at the beach
ChatPal
¿Ponemos la toalla en la arena?
Shall we put the towel on the sand?
You
Sí. La arena está tibia.
Yes. The sand is warm.
ChatPal
Cuidado: hay arena en tu bolsa.
Careful: there’s sand in your bag.
You
La limpio ya.
I’ll clean it now.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sand" in Spanish
Is arena feminine?
Yes: la arena.
How do you pronounce arena?
ah-REH-nah with stress on REH.
How do I say on the sand?
En la arena.
Does arena mean anything else?
Yes—arena can mean a bullring; beach talk is still la arena.
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