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“place” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsositio · paraje · ubicar

Pronunciation

IPA/luˈɣaɾ/

Example

Este lugar es muy bonito.

This place is very nice.

Illustration for lugar (place)

How to say “place” in Spanish

“Place” in Spanish is lugar.

A specific spot where something exists or happens.

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

Example sentences with lugar

El lugar de encuentro está cerca de la estación.

The meeting point is near the station.

Tips for using lugar

  • Spanish uses lugar in idioms such as 'tener lugar' meaning 'to take place' and 'en lugar de' meaning 'instead of', which do not translate word-for-word.

Other Spanish words for “place”

masculine nounplace

¿Hay un sitio tranquilo para estudiar cerca?

Is there a quiet place to study nearby?

Vimos un paraje bonito cerca del río.

We saw a beautiful place near the river.

Voy a ubicar la mesa junto a la ventana.

I am going to place the table next to the window.

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