paraje
/paˈɾaxe/masculine
The Spanish word for spot (as in a location or area) is paraje. If unsure, use paraje. Wiktionary also lists rodal and pedazo.
Meaning: location or area (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| paraje | /paˈɾaxe/ | masculine |
| rodal | /roˈdal/ | masculine |
| pedazo | /peˈdaθo/ /peˈdaso/ |
masculine |
| partida | /paɾˈtida/ | feminine |
Which one should you use?
The different forms of the word are used for specific types of spots: paraje describes a scenic, remote or noteworthy natural location. In contrast, rincón denotes a corner or nook, usually implying a comfortable space.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of paraje is parajes, the plural of rodal is rodales and the plural of partida is partidas.
How do you pronounce it?
/paˈɾaxe/
Did you know?
- The word pedazo for a 'spot' or 'piece' shares an ancient root with the Greek word pittákion, which referred to a small cake or bread.
- The word partida can mean a 'spot' or 'portion' of land, but in other contexts, it is the common word for a game or a match.
- Unlike the English word 'spot', which can mean a stain or a dot, paraje is used exclusively for geographic locations and cannot describe a mark on clothes.
Examples in context
- ¿Podría indicarme dónde está el lugar asignado para el evento?Could you please tell me where the assigned spot for the event is?
- Hay un lugar para ti en nuestra mesa.There's a spot for you at our table.
- Disculpe, ¿hay algún espacio disponible en este estacionamiento?Excuse me, is there any spot available in this parking area?
- Por favor, manténgase en su espacio designado.Please, stay within your designated spot.
- Hay un sitio en la primera fila para ti.There's a spot in the front row for you.
- Ese es mi sitio favorito para tomar café.That's my favorite spot to have coffee.
- Me encanta leer en el rincón de mi habitación.I love reading in the corner of my room.
- El parque tiene varios rincones tranquilos para relajarse.The park has several quiet spots to relax.
- Es un paraje muy tranquilo.It is a very peaceful spot.
- Encontramos un paraje ideal para acampar.We found an ideal spot to camp.
- Ese paraje es famoso por sus vistas.That spot is famous for its views.
Example conversation
Sofía and Javier are hiking in the mountains.
- SofíaMira, Javier, ¡qué paraje tan increíble!Look, Javier, what an incredible spot!
- JavierTienes razón, Sofía. Es perfecto aquí.You're right, Sofía. It is perfect here.
- Sofía¿Descansamos un rato en este paraje?Shall we rest for a while in this spot?
- JavierSí, vamos a sentarnos allí.Yes, let's sit over there.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “spot” translations and entries paraje, rodal, pedazo, partida, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries paraje, pedazo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
