plaza

S2 W2

BrE /ˈplɑːzə/ AmE /ˈplæzə/

noun en → es

1 PUBLIC SPACE [noun] A2

a public open space in a town or city, often with trees and benches

plaza, plaza pública

Collocations city plaza · town square

  • The children were playing in the plaza.

    Los niños estaban jugando en la plaza.

2 MARKET [noun] B1

a market or area where people buy and sell goods, especially food

mercado, plaza de mercado

Collocations fruit and vegetable market · fish market

  • There is a busy fish market in the plaza.

    Hay un bullicioso mercado de pescado en la plaza.

3 PARKING [noun] B1

a parking area, especially one that is open and has space for many cars

estacionamiento, aparcamiento

Collocations parking lot · car park

  • The plaza has free parking.

    El estacionamiento tiene aparcamiento gratuito.

4 BUS STOP [noun] B1

a place where buses stop to let people get on and off

parada de autobús, paradero

Collocations bus stop · bus station

  • The bus stops at the plaza.

    El autobús para en la parada de la plaza.

5 COMMERCIAL [noun] B2

a place where shops and businesses are located, often in a town center or near a transport hub

centro comercial, zona comercial

Collocations shopping district · business area

  • The plaza is a popular shopping destination.

    La plaza es un destino de compras popular.

6 HISTORICAL [noun] C1

a historic public square or area in a city, often with monuments and buildings of historical significance

plaza histórica, plaza monumental

Collocations historic site · monumental square

  • The plaza is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

    La plaza es un sitio Patrimonio de la Humanidad de la UNESCO.

7 CITY [noun] B2

a city or town, especially one that is important for its history or culture

ciudad, plaza importante

Collocations important city · historic town

  • The plaza is a major cultural center.

    La plaza es un centro cultural importante.

8 MILITARY [noun] C1

a military base or camp, especially one that is large and well-equipped

base militar, cuartel

Collocations military base · army camp

  • The plaza is a strategic military location.

    La plaza es una ubicación militar estratégica.