playa
Mexico
In Mexico a beach is a playa. The word is feminine, and the common phrase is ir a la playa for going to the beach.
The coast is la costa, sand is arena and a sun umbrella is sombrilla. Una playa can also be a long coast line, as in playa del Carmen.
Meaning: shore by the sea (noun)
When do people say it?
Mexico has beaches on the Pacific, the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean, from Acapulco and Mazatlán to Cancún and Tulum.
Did you know?
- Playa del Carmen is a city in Quintana Roo on the Caribbean coast, and playa is the first word of its name.
Examples in context
- Vamos a la playa este fin de semana.Let us go to the beach this weekend.
- La playa está llena de gente.The beach is full of people.
- Me encanta caminar por la playa.I love walking along the beach.
Example conversation
Familia Ruiz plans a trip in Veracruz.
- Papá¿Vamos a la playa mañana?Shall we go to the beach tomorrow?
- Hija¡Sí! Llevo mi sombrilla.Yes! I will take my umbrella.
- MamáY mucho bloqueador.And lots of sunscreen.
