paisaje
/paiˈsaxe/masculine
The English word scenery can be translated into Spanish as paisaje.
paisaje is used to refer to a single view, the general concept of landscape or scenery. For a more formal way to describe a broad, sweeping view of the scenery, you can use panorama.
Meaning: view, natural features, landscape (noun)
Which one should you use?
It is important to distinguish between types of scenery: while paisaje refers to natural scenery or landscapes, the word escenario is used to refer to scenery in a theatrical or cinematic setting.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of paisaje is paisajes.
How do you pronounce it?
/paiˈsaxe/
Did you know?
- While panorama is used for a broad view, in some Spanish-speaking regions it is also used colloquially to describe a 'situation' or 'the general vibe' of a social gathering.
- The word paisaje is built from the root país, meaning 'country', suggesting that a landscape is essentially a 'country-scape'.
- While paisaje refers to nature, the word escenario is used for theatrical scenery. However, escenario is also the common word for a 'scenario' or a hypothetical situation in a business or political context.
Examples in context
- Los árboles tapaban el paisaje.The trees blocked the scenery.This sentence is useful for seeing how paisaje is used when something is blocking the view.Tatoeba #7635058 by albrusgher, translation #6292781 by zzz
- El paisaje es realmente espléndido.The scenery is really splendid.This sentence shows how to describe scenery as being splendid using paisaje.Tatoeba #6824978 by albrusgher, translation #3045679 by sharptoothed
- Japón es muy rico en bellos paisajes.Japan is rich in beautiful scenery.This sentence demonstrates the plural form paisajes when describing many beautiful landscapes.Tatoeba #6826537 by albrusgher, translation #281597 by CK
- El paisaje de este parque nacional es realmente hermoso.The scenery of this national park is truly beautiful.
- Desde aquí se puede apreciar una vista panorámica magnífica.From here, you can appreciate a magnificent panoramic view.
- ¡Las vistas que ofrece esta montaña son impresionantes!The views offered by this mountain are impressive!
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Mateo and María are hiking in the mountains.
- MateoMira qué paisaje tan bonito, María.Look what a beautiful landscape, María.
- MaríaSí, es un paisaje impresionante.Yes, it is an impressive landscape.
- Mateo¿Quieres sacar una foto del paisaje?Do you want to take a photo of the landscape?
- MaríaClaro, deja que me prepare.Of course, let me get ready.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “scenery” translations and entries paisaje, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries paisaje, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
