plaza
nounCEFR A1High frequency
What does “plaza” mean in English?
1.square, plaza
square, plaza (a public open space: la plaza mayor)
2.space, spot
space, spot (a physical or available position: hay una plaza libre)
3.vacancy, opening
vacancy, opening (a job or enrolment slot)
Example sentences
La Plaza Mayor está en el centro.
The Main Square is in the centre.
Hay una fuente en la plaza.
There's a fountain in the square.
Quedamos en la plaza.
Let's meet at the square.
How to use it
Plaza means 'square' / 'plaza'. Feminine: la plaza. Common public-space word — often the heart of a town (Plaza Mayor).
Common mistake
Plaza also means 'place' or 'spot' (e.g., parking spot, job vacancy). Context distinguishes the two senses.