English–Spanish

“ground” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈswelo/

Example

Los niños juegan en el suelo.

The children are playing on the ground.

Illustration for suelo (ground)

How to say “ground” in Spanish

“Ground” in Spanish is suelo.

Ground or floor surface where people walk and objects rest.

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

Example sentences with suelo

¿Por qué hay manchas en el suelo?

Why are there stains on the floor?

Tips for using suelo

  • Spanish commonly uses piso to name a finished indoor floor or an apartment, while suelo refers to the general ground or surface underfoot.

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