plaza
BrE /ˈplɑːzə/ AmE /ˈplæzə/
noun en → es
a public open space in a town or city, often with trees and benches
plaza, plaza pública
Collocations city plaza · town square
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The children were playing in the plaza.
Los niños estaban jugando en la plaza.
a market or area where people buy and sell goods, especially food
mercado, plaza de mercado
Collocations fruit and vegetable market · fish market
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There is a busy fish market in the plaza.
Hay un bullicioso mercado de pescado en la plaza.
a parking area, especially one that is open and has space for many cars
estacionamiento, aparcamiento
Collocations parking lot · car park
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The plaza has free parking.
El estacionamiento tiene aparcamiento gratuito.
a place where buses stop to let people get on and off
parada de autobús, paradero
Collocations bus stop · bus station
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The bus stops at the plaza.
El autobús para en la parada de la plaza.
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
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The plaza is a popular shopping destination.
La plaza es un destino de compras popular.
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
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The plaza is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
La plaza es un sitio Patrimonio de la Humanidad de la UNESCO.
a city or town, especially one that is important for its history or culture
ciudad, plaza importante
Collocations important city · historic town
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The plaza is a major cultural center.
La plaza es un centro cultural importante.
a military base or camp, especially one that is large and well-equipped
base militar, cuartel
Collocations military base · army camp
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The plaza is a strategic military location.
La plaza es una ubicación militar estratégica.