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"Puesto" is a form of "puesto", a noun which is often translated as "position". "Plaza" is a noun which is often translated as "square". Learn more about the difference between "plaza" and "puesto" 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.
el puesto, puesto(
pwehs
-
toh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (job)
a. position
Tiene un puesto muy bien pagado en la empresa.She has a very well paid position at the company.
2. (military)
a. place
Todos tienen que devolver los libros a sus puestos.Everyone must return the books to their place.
a. place
Siempre sacan el primer puesto en la competencia.They always come out in first place in the competition.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. well-dressed
Un joven muy puesto acaba de tocar a la puerta.A very well-dressed young man just knocked on the door.
