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"Town square" in Spanish: plaza
la plaza
A town square is la plaza. It is feminine. Friends often meet en la plaza.
Meetup
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How to pronounce plaza
Say it
PLAH-sah
/ˈpla.sa/
PLAH-sah. Stress PLAH.
"Town square" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la plaza | the (town) square Default noun. | Default noun. |
| en la plaza | in / at the square Meeting point. | Meeting point. |
| plaza principal | main square City center. | City center. |
| plaza del mercado | market square Shopping area. | Shopping area. |
How to use plaza in real life
- 1Meetup
Nos vemos en la plaza a las cinco.
We'll meet at the square at five.
Plans.
- 2Directions
La plaza queda cerca del museo.
The square is near the museum.
Landmark.
- 3Evening
Hay música en la plaza esta noche.
There's music in the square tonight.
Event.
Mistakes English speakers make with plaza
Incorrect: El plaza es grande.
Correct: La plaza es grande.
Plaza is feminine: la plaza.
Incorrect: Estoy en el square.
Correct: Estoy en la plaza.
Use plaza, not English square.
Good to know
Plaza is the open town square. Many towns have a plaza principal with cafés. It is a common meeting spot.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Meeting before dinner
ChatPal
La plaza tiene muchas mesas afuera.
The square has many outdoor tables.
You
Genial. Te espero en la plaza.
Great. I'll wait for you at the square.
ChatPal
Llevo un mapa.
I'll bring a map.
You
Yo llevo el carro cerca.
I'll park the car nearby.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Town square" in Spanish
Gender of plaza?
Feminine: la plaza.
At the square?
En la plaza.
Main square?
Plaza principal.
Pronounce plaza?
PLAH-sah, soft z like s in Latin America.
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