English–Spanish

“beach” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈplaʝa/

Example

Vamos a la playa mañana.

Let's go to the beach tomorrow.

Illustration for playa (beach)

How to say “beach” in Spanish

“Beach” in Spanish is playa.

Sandy coastal strip where people swim and sunbathe.

Full entry for playa: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with playa

Me encanta leer en la playa cuando hace buen tiempo.

I love to read on the beach when the weather is nice.

Tips for using playa

  • Spanish speakers use playa for the sandy recreational strip, costa for the full coastline, and orilla for the immediate water's edge.

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