balcón
/balˈkon/masculine
The English word 'balcony' is translated into Spanish as balcón.
The term balcón refers to a structure extending from a building.
Meaning: structure extending from a building (noun)
Which one should you use?
While balcón refers to a structure projecting from a wall, terraza is often used for a larger, flat outdoor area or a rooftop terrace.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of balcón is balcones.
How do you pronounce it?
/balˈkon/
Did you know?
- In Spanish culture, the balcón is central to the social ritual of ver y ser visto, or 'to see and be seen'. It serves as a curated stage where residents observe street life and display their social standing to the neighborhood.
- The word balcón shares a common ancestor with the English word 'beam' through its Germanic roots, reflecting its original use as a structural timber.
- The balcón frequently appears in Spanish opera and romantic literature as a symbolic boundary. It represents the thin line separating a woman's private domestic sphere from the public world where her suitor waits.
Examples in context
- La paloma está zureando en el balcón.The pigeon is cooing on the balcony.This sentence is useful for describing a pigeon on the balcón.Tatoeba #10481665 by Seael, translation #1798376 by Amastan
- En cinco minutos quiero verte en el balcón.In five minutes I want to see you on the balcony.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to see someone on the balcón.Tatoeba #4600511 by DarkHollow, translation #4589342 by DarkHollow
- Salió al balcón y, de repente, se lio a cantar.He went out to the balcony and suddenly started singing.This sentence is useful for describing someone going out to the balcón to sing.Tatoeba #8731778 by arh, translation #9706455 by DJ_Saidez
- Tengo una terraza hermosaI have a beautiful balcony
- Mi casa tiene un balcón muy espacioso.My house has a very spacious balcony.
- Pasé la tarde en la terraza disfrutando del sol.I spent the afternoon on the balcony, enjoying the sun.
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Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are at their apartment during a warm evening.
- JavierLucía, ¿quieres salir al balcón?Lucía, do you want to go out to the balcony?
- LucíaSí, hace mucho calor aquí dentro.Yes, it is very hot in here.
- JavierEl balcón tiene una vista muy bonita.The balcony has a very beautiful view.
- LucíaEs verdad, es nuestro lugar favorito.It's true, it is our favorite place.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “balcony” translations and entries balcón, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries balcón, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
