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"Stone" in Spanish: piedra
la piedra
A stone is la piedra (PYEH-drah). It is feminine: la piedra. Roca often means a bigger rock. Plural is las piedras.
River edge
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How to pronounce piedra
Say it
PYEH-drah
/ˈpje.ðɾa/
PYEH-drah. Stress PYEH. Soft d. Soft final a. Say piedra in two beats.
"Stone" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la piedra | the stone Default noun. | Default noun. |
| las piedras | the stones Plural. | Plural. |
| una piedra lisa | a smooth stone Beach finds. | Beach finds. |
| camino de piedra | stone path Trail talk. | Trail talk. |
How to use piedra in real life
- 1River edge
Salto de piedra en piedra.
I jump from stone to stone.
De piedra en piedra.
- 2Garden
Hay una piedra grande aquí.
There’s a big stone here.
Una piedra.
- 3Warning
Cuidado con esas piedras.
Careful with those stones.
Esas piedras.
Mistakes English speakers make with piedra
Incorrect: El piedra es pesada.
Correct: La piedra es pesada.
Piedra is feminine: la piedra.
Incorrect: Tropecé con el piedra.
Correct: Tropecé con la piedra.
Use la piedra after con.
Good to know
Trail signs may say piso de piedra on historic streets. Kids collect piedras on beach days. Piedra is everyday; roca sounds larger.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Crossing a rocky path
ChatPal
¿Pasas por esa piedra?
Are you stepping on that stone?
You
Sí. La piedra está firme.
Yes. The stone is firm.
ChatPal
Hay piedras sueltas más adelante.
There are loose stones farther ahead.
You
Voy despacio entonces.
I’ll go slowly then.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Stone" in Spanish
Is piedra feminine?
Yes: la piedra, las piedras.
Piedra or roca?
Piedra is a stone; roca often means a bigger rock.
How do you pronounce piedra?
PYEH-drah with stress on PYEH.
How do I say stones?
Las piedras.
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