playas
/plaʝas/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'beaches' is translated into Spanish as playas.
The term playas refers to sandy or pebbly shores located along the edge of an ocean or sea. It is the most common and universal term for 'beaches' in Spanish.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain Spanish-speaking countries, such as Argentina and Uruguay, people often use the term balnearios to refer to seaside resorts.
How does it change in a sentence?
playas is the feminine plural form of playa.
How do you pronounce it?
/plaʝas/
Did you know?
- Spanish has the word playita, a diminutive of playa, which is often used even for huge beaches to express affection or a sense of coziness.
- In some contexts, playa can refer to a wide, flat area of land or a 'plain', which relates to the flat topography of a beach.
- In parts of Mexico, people may use the term el malecón to refer to the specific area of a beach that features a paved walkway or promenade.
Examples in context
- ¿Hay playas en Alemania?Are there any beaches in Germany?This sentence is useful for asking if there are any playas in Germany.Tatoeba #2100116 by marcelostockle, translation #1761449 by Amastan
- Esas playas están lejos de aquí.Those beaches are far from here.This sentence is useful for stating that those playas are far from here.Tatoeba #6627522 by Schuager, translation #6627518 by Schuager
- Me encantan las playas en Australia.I love the beaches in Australia.This sentence is useful for expressing a love for the playas in Australia.Tatoeba #5755756 by arh, translation #5666408 by CK
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Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are planning a summer trip.
- LucíaQueremos visitar las mejores playas este verano.We want to visit the best beaches this summer.
- AlejandroYo conozco unas playas muy tranquilas en el sur.I know some very quiet beaches in the south.
- Lucía¿Están esas playas cerca de tu casa, Alejandro?Are those beaches near your house, Alejandro?
- AlejandroNo, pero puedo llevarte con mi coche.No, but I can take you in my car.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
