gradas
/ˈɡɾadas/
The English phrase "bleachers" is translated into Spanish as gradas.
The term gradas is used for any tiered seating at a stadium, whether it is permanent concrete or temporary metal bleachers.
Which one should you use?
Tribuna is a formal way to refer to bleachers, especially in the context of sports.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is typically used in the plural form 'gradas' to refer to the seating area, but the singular 'la grada' can refer to a single step or tier of seating.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈɡɾadas/
Did you know?
- In certain regions, fans might use the term popular to refer to the bleachers or the standing sections where the most passionate and less wealthy supporters congregate.
- The word grada shares the same root as graduar, which relates to steps or degrees of a scale.
- In certain Latin American regions, gradas can describe the steps of a church where people congregate to socialize, moving beyond the context of sports.
Examples in context
- Vamos a deshacernos de ellos y escondernos bajo las gradas.Let's ditch them and hide under the bleachers.This sentence is useful for learning how to use the word gradas when describing a hiding place.Tatoeba #6623563 by Schuager, translation #6622963 by Eccles17
- El estadio cuenta con un gran graderío para los fanáticos.The stadium has a large bleacher seating for the fans.
- Desde la tribuna del estadio, los espectadores disfrutaban del emocionante partido.From the bleachers, the spectators enjoyed the thrilling game.
- La banda se ubicó en las gradas para disfrutar del concierto.The band positioned themselves in the bleachers to enjoy the concert.
- Nos sentamos en las galerías para ver el desfile.We sat in the bleachers to watch the parade.
- Los jugadores subieron a las gradas.The players climbed up to the bleachers.
- Hay mucha gente sentada en las gradas.There are many people sitting in the bleachers.
Example conversation
Two friends are arriving at a high school football game.
- Lucía¿Dónde nos sentamos, Daniel?Where should we sit, Daniel?
- DanielPodemos buscar un sitio en las gradas.We can look for a spot in the bleachers.
- LucíaLas gradas están muy llenas hoy.The bleachers are very crowded today.
- DanielNo te preocupes, Lucía, encontraremos lugar.Don't worry, Lucía, we will find a place.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry gradas, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
