No. 586 in Spanish

plaza

"Plaza" in Spanish means "square" or "open public space" in a town or city.

In a sentence

Nos encontramos en la plaza principal del pueblo.
We found ourselves in the town's main square.
In this sentence, 'plaza' refers to a public open space in a town or city, commonly used as a meeting point or social hub.
Acabo de reservar una plaza en el taller de cerámica.
I just reserved a spot in the pottery workshop.
Here, 'plaza' signifies a position or spot in a class, course, or event.
El equipo luchó por defender su plaza en el campeonato.
The team fought to defend their place in the championship.
In this context, 'plaza' means a position or standing within a competitive context, such as a ranking or status.

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