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balcón

/bal-KON/

balcony

A small black wrought iron balcony on the side of a yellow building with colorful flowers in pots.

A 'balcón' is an outside platform on an upper floor of a building.

balcón(noun)

mA1

balcony

?

an outside platform on an upper floor of a building

Also:

vantage point

?

a place from which you can view something

📝 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

  • terraza (terrace)
  • mirador (lookout)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

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

💡 Grammar Points

Dropping the Accent

When you make this word plural (more than one), the written accent on the 'ó' disappears: 'un balcón' becomes 'dos balcones'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Forgetting the Gender

Mistake: "la balcón"

Correction: el balcón (it is a masculine word).

⭐ Usage Tips

Balcón vs. Terraza

A 'balcón' is usually small and attached to a window. If the space is large enough to eat a full meal with a table and chairs, it might be better called a 'terraza'.

A view of red velvet theater seats arranged in a curved row overlooking a stage.

In a theater, 'balcón' refers to the upper circle or balcony seating area.

balcón(noun)

mB2

upper circle

?

seating area in a theater

Also:

mezzanine

?

the first balcony in a theater

📝 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)

💡 Grammar Points

Plurality in Buildings

Like many building parts, if a theater has multiple levels of balconies, refer to them as 'los balcones'.

⭐ Usage Tips

Specific Theater Terms

While 'balcón' is understood, many modern theaters prefer the term 'anfiteatro' or 'palco' for specific seating areas.

✏️ 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

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.