Spanish Conversation · Level 116
60 words
Spanish word
parcela
Pronunciation
IPA/paɾˈθela/
Meaning
- feminine nounplot
Example
Compramos una parcela cerca del río.
We bought a plot near the river.
More examples
¿Conoces alguna parcela en venta cerca del pueblo?
Do you know of any plot for sale near the village?
Core concept
Marked small area of land set apart within a larger property.
Common phrases
comprar una parcela
purchase a plot
vender una parcela
sell a plot
una parcela en venta
a plot for sale
Similar words
terreno: Land area understood as usable ground for construction or agricultural use.
lote: Individual lot intended as a unit for sale or subdivision in a development.
finca: Country property kept as a farm or holiday estate, usually a continuous holding.
predio: Registered property parcel recorded for ownership and legal purposes.
Definition in Spanish
Parte delimitada de tierra que forma una unidad independiente dentro de un terreno mayor, usada para cultivo, vivienda o actividades recreativas.
Word origin
From Latin particula via medieval particella, originally meaning 'small part', which developed into Spanish parcela for a partitioned piece of land.
Usage tips
- Parcela commonly names a campsite pitch as well as a building or farming plot, so context determines whether it refers to a site to stay on or a piece of land.
Related words
- parcelarsubdivideverb
- parcelaciónsubdivisionnoun
- parceladosubdividedadjective