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balcón

bal-KON/balˈkon/

balcony

Also: vantage point
NounmA1
A small black wrought iron balcony on the side of a yellow building with colorful flowers in pots.

📝 In Action

Salí al balcón para ver el atardecer.

A1

I went out to the balcony to watch the sunset.

Mi abuela siempre tiene flores en el balcón.

A1

My grandmother always has flowers on the balcony.

El apartamento es pequeño, pero tiene un balcón muy bonito.

A2

The apartment is small, but it has a very nice balcony.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • asomarse al balcón – to look out the balcony
  • balcón a la calle – balcony facing the street

upper circle

Also: mezzanine
NounmB2
A view of red velvet theater seats arranged in a curved row overlooking a stage.

📝 In Action

Compramos entradas en el primer balcón del teatro.

B2

We bought tickets in the first balcony of the theater.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • palco (theater box)
  • platea (stalls/main floor)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "balcón" in Spanish:

mezzanine→upper circle→vantage point→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: balcón

Question 1 of 2

What happens to the word 'balcón' when you make it plural?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
balconera(balcony door/railing) — Noun
balconaje(balcony set) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
cancióncorazónlimón
📚 Etymology▼

From the Italian 'balcone,' which originally came from an Old High German word 'balcho' meaning a wooden beam or plank used in construction.

First recorded: 16th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: balconeFrench: balconPortuguese: balcão

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'balcón' masculine or feminine?

It is masculine. You should always say 'el balcón' or 'un balcón'.

Can I use 'balcón' for a porch on the ground floor?

Usually, no. A 'balcón' implies it is elevated. For a ground-floor porch, 'porche' or 'patio' is more accurate.