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"La plaza" is a form of "plaza", a noun which is often translated as "square". "La avenida" is a form of "avenida", a noun which is often translated as "avenue". Learn more about the difference between "la plaza" and "la avenida" below.
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.
la avenida(
ah
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beh
-
nee
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dah
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
