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"Hueco" is a noun which is often translated as "hole", and "plaza" is a noun which is often translated as "square". Learn more about the difference between "hueco" and "plaza" below.
el hueco, hueco(
weh
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koh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (free time)
b. spare time
Uso el hueco que me queda entre una clase y otra para estudiar.I use the spare time I have between classes to do some studying.
3. (free space)
4. (on a road) (Colombia) (Nicaragua) (Venezuela)
Regionalism used in Colombia
Regionalism used in Nicaragua
Regionalism used in Venezuela
a. shaft
Están haciendo reparaciones en el hueco del ascensor.They're doing some repair work in the elevator shaft.
6. (extremely offensive) (homosexual) (Chile) (Guatemala) (Honduras)
A word or phrase that is gravely offensive and taboo in all contexts.
Regionalism used in Chile
Regionalism used in Guatemala
Regionalism used in Honduras
a. fag (extremely offensive) (United States)
A word or phrase that is gravely offensive and taboo in all contexts.
Regionalism used in the United States
b. poof (extremely offensive) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is gravely offensive and taboo in all contexts.
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
8. (frivolous)
a. shallow
Barbie es tan hueca que no se puede tener una conversación con ella.Barbie's so shallow you can't have a conversation with her.
b. superficial
Cuando me voy de vacaciones me gusta leer novelas huecas para pasar el tiempo.When I go on holiday, I like to read superficial novels to pass the time.
c. empty
El discurso del gobernador estuvo repleto de promesas huecas.The governor's speech was full of empty promises.
9. (sound)
la plaza(
plah
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sah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (open space)
2. (commerce)
a. space
Encontraron una plaza de aparcamiento inmediatamente.They found a parking space straightaway.
b. spot
Hay tres plazas libres en la clase del profesor Jabeen.There are three spots left in Mr. Jabeen's class.
c. place
Con sus comentarios controversiales, el entrenador ha puesto en peligro la plaza de su equipo en el torneo.With his controversial comments, the coach has endangered his team's place in the competition.
7. (fortress)
a. stronghold
El ejército protegió la plaza de los enemigos.The army protected the stronghold from the enemies.
