Translation of Spanish word "playa" to English
playa
/ˈplaʝa/
Meaning
NounThe shore of a body of water, especially when sandy or pebbly.
How to use
Playa ('beach') is feminine. Ir a la playa — To go to the beach.
🇬🇧 English
beach
Example
La playa está muy limpia.
The beach is very clean.
Vamos a la playa hoy.
We are going to the beach today.
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Common phrases
- ir a la playa— to go to the beach
- playa de arena— sandy beach
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What does the Spanish word "playa" mean?▼
The Spanish word "playa" means "beach" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "La playa está muy limpia." (which translates as "The beach is very clean.").
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