número de espacio
/numeɾo de espaθjo/from spelling rules
The English phrase space number is translated into Spanish as número de espacio.
The phrase refers to a space number.
How do you pronounce it?
/numeɾo de espaθjo/
Did you know?
- If you are using 'space number' to refer to a parking spot, you would likely say número de plaza in Spain, whereas número de cajón is more common in Mexico.
- The Latin root of número is the Proto-Indo-European *nem-, which meant 'to assign' or 'to allot'.
- In Spanish, the word espacio is used in the phrase dar espacio, which can mean to give someone room to breathe or a chance to act.
Examples in context
- Por favor, indique su número de espacio asignadoPlease indicate your assigned space number
Example conversation
Lucía and Javier are at a parking garage.
- LucíaJavier, ¿sabes el número de espacio?Javier, do you know the space number?
- JavierSí, el número de espacio es el diez.Yes, the space number is ten.
- LucíaGracias, vamos hacia allá.Thanks, let's go over there.
- JavierEstá muy cerca de la salida.It is very close to the exit.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, espacio, número, CC BY-SA 4.0.
