English–Spanish

“small square” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/plaθoˈleta/

Example

Vamos a sentarnos en la plazoleta del barrio.

Let's sit in the small square in the neighborhood.

Illustration for plazoleta (small square)

How to say “small square” in Spanish

“Small square” in Spanish is plazoleta.

Neighborhood pocket square with benches and trees.

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

Example sentences with plazoleta

En la plazoleta del barrio suele haber músicos callejeros.

There are often street musicians in the neighborhood's small square.

Tips for using plazoleta

  • Unlike English 'plaza', which often names shopping centers in the United States, Spanish plazoleta specifically means a small public square for sitting and local gatherings.

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