segundo piso
/seɡundo piso/from spelling rules
The English phrase "second floor" is translated into Spanish as segundo piso.
segundo piso refers to the level of a building that is one floor above the ground level.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of segundo (second) and piso (floor/level).
Which one should you use?
While piso is common for 'floor', planta is often used in more formal or architectural contexts to refer to the floor or level of a building.
How do you pronounce it?
/seɡundo piso/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers should be aware that in many Spanish-speaking countries, the segundo piso is actually the third level of the building if the ground floor is counted as planta baja or primer piso.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, piso is used as a synonym for 'apartment' or 'flat' rather than just the level of a building.
- The word piso is a deverbal noun, meaning it is actually a noun derived from the verb pisar, which means 'to step' or 'to tread'.
- While segundo piso is common, in Spain you will often see planta 2 on elevator buttons instead of using the word piso.
Examples in context
- El ascensor paró en el segundo piso.The elevator stopped on the second floor.This sentence shows how to use segundo piso regarding an elevator stop.Tatoeba #8888995 by escudo119, translation #5273830 by cliff900
- El baño de hombres está en el segundo piso.The men's room is on the second floor.This sentence demonstrates the location of a room using segundo piso.Tatoeba #3058836 by marcelostockle, translation #2615578 by CK
- ¿Cuántas habitaciones hay en el segundo piso de tu casa?How many rooms are there on the second floor of your house?This sentence uses segundo piso to ask about the number of rooms on a floor.Tatoeba #1177171 by marcelostockle, translation #70803 by CK
- La conferencia se llevará a cabo en el segundo piso del edificio.The conference will take place on the second floor of the building.
- El restaurante se encuentra en la segunda planta del centro comercial.The restaurant is located on the second floor of the shopping center.
- Las oficinas administrativas están en el segundo piso/segunda planta del edificio.The administrative offices are on the second floor of the building.
- Vamos a reunirnos en el piso dos después de clase.Let's meet on the second floor after class.
- Voy a esperarte en la planta dos del hotel.I'll wait for you on the second floor of the hotel.
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Example conversation
Javier and Sofía are looking for a restaurant in a building.
- Javier¿Sabes si el restaurante está en el segundo piso?Do you know if the restaurant is on the second floor?
- SofíaSí, Javier, está en el segundo piso.Yes, Javier, it is on the second floor.
- JavierPerfecto, vamos por las escaleras.Perfect, let's go up the stairs.
- SofíaMuy bien, yo te sigo.Very well, I'll follow you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries piso, segundo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
