lugar
/luˈɡaɾ/
The Spanish word lugar means.
lugar refers to a particular point or area in space. You may also encounter the phrase en su lugar, which is used to mean 'instead of' or 'in its stead'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term emplazamiento translates to 'location' or 'site' in English.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of lugar is lugares.
How do you pronounce it?
/luˈɡaɾ/
Did you know?
- The Latin root of lugar, which is 'locus', also gave rise to the English word 'locomotive', as it refers to things that move from one 'place' to another.
- The phrase lugar común is the Spanish equivalent of a 'cliché' or a 'platitude', referring to a commonplace idea.
- Spanish speakers use the expression fuera de lugar to describe a comment or action that is inappropriate or 'out of line' for the social context.
Examples in context
- Ella trabaja en un sitio muy elegante.She works in a very elegant place.
- Me encanta ese rincón del parque para leer.I love that corner in the park for reading.
- Podemos sentarnos en aquel pedacito tranquilo de la playa.We can sit in that peaceful little spot on the beach.
- El pueblo tiene un paraje impresionante rodeado de montañas.The town has an impressive place surrounded by mountains.
- Trabajamos en un emplazamiento céntrico y accesible.We work in a central and accessible location.
- en este lugarIn this place
- Este es un lugar muy tranquilo.This is a very quiet place.
- No hay ningún lugar para sentarse.There is no place to sit.
- ¿Conoces un buen lugar para comer?Do you know a good place to eat?
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are looking for a park to relax in.
- Alejandro¿Qué lugar prefieres para caminar?Which place do you prefer for walking?
- MaríaMe gusta este lugar cerca del río.I like this place near the river.
- AlejandroEs un lugar hermoso, María.It is a beautiful place, María.
- MaríaSí, es perfecto para descansar.Yes, it is perfect for resting.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry lugar, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries lugar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
