página
/ˈpaxina/feminine
The English word "page" translates to Spanish as página.
página is the standard term for one side of a leaf in a book. When you are specifically talking about a webpage or a website page, it is common to use the term página web.
Meaning: one side of a leaf of a book (noun)
Which one should you use?
While página is the standard translation, the word hoja, which primarily means "leaf", can also refer to a page, particularly in the context of documents or paper-based materials.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of página is páginas.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈpaxina/
Did you know?
- The word página comes from the Latin pāgina, which originally referred to a row of columns or a trellis. This reflects how early texts were organized in strips.
- In Spanish, the word hoja means both 'page' and 'leaf' of a tree. This creates a botanical metaphor when describing the 'leaves' of a book.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the phrase pasar página is used as an idiom meaning to move on from a difficult past experience, similar to the English 'turn the page'.
Examples in context
- Y esta es mi página.And this is my page.Tatoeba #2112306 by marcelostockle, translation #1983545 by Eldad
- ¿Por qué página vas?What page are you on?Tatoeba #9928121 by Shishir, translation #2270135 by _undertoad
- Lea el pie de la página.Read the note at the bottom of the page.Tatoeba #1634624 by marcelostockle, translation #49938 by CK
- Encontré información interesante en la página tres del libro.I found interesting information on page three of the book.
- Por favor, firme en la última hoja del contrato.Please sign on the last page of the contract.
- Revisa la página del evento en Facebook para más detalles.Check the event page on Facebook for more details.
- Me encantó el diseño de la página web de esa tienda en línea.I loved the design of that online store's webpage.
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Example conversation
Lucía and Alejandro are studying in a library.
- LucíaEsta página es muy difícil.This page is very difficult.
- Alejandro¿En qué página estás, Lucía?Which page are you on, Lucía?
- LucíaEstoy en la página veinte.I am on page twenty.
- AlejandroYo también estoy en esa página.I am on that page too.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “page” translations and entries página, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries página, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
