playa

Del latín 'plācia', que significa 'lugar llano' o 'plano'.

NOUN (1)

[/ˈplaja/^es-ES]

beach literal / coast geográfico / shore geográfico / seaside geográfico / coastal area geográfico / place of sand by the sea untranslatable (While 'beach' is a correct translation, the specific Spanish cultural concept of 'playa' encompasses nuances of leisure and social activities typically associated with beaches that may not be captured in the single word.)

Synonyms costa geográfico , orilla geográfico

Antonyms montaña

A stretch of sand or pebbles along the edge of a sea, lake, or river, widely used for recreation such as swimming, sunbathing, and various water sports. While directly translating to 'beach', in Spanish-speaking cultures, 'playa' often carries a broader cultural significance, encompassing the social and leisure aspects of vacationing by the coast, including family gatherings, lively atmospheres, and a prominent part of summer lifestyle.

plural
playas

Fuimos a la playa para nadar y tomar el sol. — We went to the beach to swim and sunbathe.
Pasamos una semana increíble en la playa durante el verano. — We spent an amazing week at the beach during the summer.
La playa estaba llena de gente disfrutando del buen tiempo. — The beach was full of people enjoying the good weather.