Spanish Conversation · Level 26
90 words
Spanish word
espacio
Pronunciation
IPA/esˈpaθjo/
Meaning
- masculine nounspace
Example
¿Hay suficiente espacio para los libros?
Is there enough space for the books?
More examples
Deja un poco de espacio entre las sillas para que la gente pueda pasar.
Leave a little space between the chairs so people can pass.
Core concept
A free area or margin around or between things where movement or placement is possible.
Common phrases
espacio personal
personal space
espacio de trabajo
workspace
dar espacio a alguien
give someone space
Similar words
lugar: Place where a person or object is located or put.
sitio: Particular point or small area that serves as a location.
hueco: Small empty gap or cavity that an object can fit into.
zona: Broad area that serves a specific purpose or shares a defining trait.
Definition in Spanish
Área o extensión libre donde algo puede estar, moverse o colocarse; también se usa en sentido abstracto para indicar tiempo, oportunidad o margen.
Word origin
Derived from Latin spatium meaning 'interval' or 'distance', espacio entered Spanish through the Romance languages and broadened from literal space to also mean a time or opportunity.
Usage tips
- English speakers often translate many senses as 'place'; pick espacio when the idea is empty room, capacity, or a schedule margin, and use lugar/sitio for concrete locations.