Barrio Sésamo
/barjo sesamo/from spelling rulesSpain
The English phrase Sesame Street is translated into Spanish as Barrio Sésamo. Wiktionary also lists Plaza Sésamo.
Meaning: television show (name)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Barrio Sésamo | /barjo sesamo/ (from spelling rules) | Spain |
| Plaza Sésamo | /plaθa sesamo/ (Spain, from spelling rules) /plasa sesamo/ (Latin America, from spelling rules) |
Mexico |
These terms are used to refer to the specific name of the children's television show.
What does it mean word for word?
In the form Barrio Sésamo, the word Barrio literally means neighborhood.
Which one should you use?
The choice between the two forms depends on whether you are referring to the version used in Spain or Mexico.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, Plaza Sésamo is the most widely used term, while in Spain, the show is known as Barrio Sésamo.
Did you know?
- The word barrio in Barrio Sésamo comes from the Arabic word barriyy, which meant 'wild' or 'exterior'.
- In Spanish, the word plaza can refer to a physical square or a specific job opening in a government position.
- The use of barrio in Spain can sometimes imply a specific social class or a distinct community identity, rather than just a geographical area.
Examples in context
- Tomás está mirando Plaza Sésamo.Tom is watching Sesame Street.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use Plaza Sésamo when describing someone watching the show.Tatoeba #5047977 by don_ramon, translation #5047943 by Hybrid
- Mi hijo adora ver Plaza Sésamo todas las mañanas.My child loves watching Sesame Street every morning.
- En mi infancia, Plaza Sésamo era mi programa favorito.During my childhood, Sesame Street was my favorite TV show.
- ¿Viste el último episodio de Barrio Sésamo? Fue muy divertido.Did you see the latest episode of Sesame Street? It was very funny.
- Cuando era pequeño, me encantaba ver Barrio Sésamo.When I was little, I loved watching Sesame Street.
- A los niños les encanta Barrio Sésamo.Children love Barrio Sésamo.
- ¿Recuerdas cuando veías Barrio Sésamo?Do you remember when you used to watch Barrio Sésamo?
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing childhood memories in a living room.
- MateoMi programa favorito era Barrio Sésamo.My favorite show was Barrio Sésamo.
- Elena¡A mí también me gustaba mucho!I liked it a lot too!
- MateoEra muy divertido para nosotros.It was very fun for us.
- ElenaSí, los personajes eran geniales.Yes, the characters were great.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sesame street” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries barrio, plaza, sésamo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
