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“block” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsocuadra · bloquear

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbloke/

Example

Hay un bloque de hielo en la mesa.

There is a block of ice on the table.

Illustration for bloque (block)

How to say “block” in Spanish

“Block” in Spanish is bloque.

Solid compact chunk of material.

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

Example sentences with bloque

El escultor talló un bloque de piedra para la estatua.

The sculptor carved a block of stone for the statue.

Tips for using bloque

  • For a city block some regions prefer manzana, and to mean an apartment building speakers often say bloque de pisos, so include context to show which 'block' is meant.

Other Spanish words for “block”

Mi casa está a dos cuadras de la estación.

My house is two blocks from the station.

Si alguien te molesta, bloquea su cuenta.

If someone bothers you, block their account.

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