pieza
“pieza” means “piece” in Spanish. It has 4 different meanings depending on context:
piece, part
Also: component, spare part
📝 In Action
Perdí una pieza del rompecabezas y ahora no puedo terminarlo.
A2I lost one piece of the puzzle and now I can't finish it.
Necesitamos reemplazar esta pieza rota del motor.
B1We need to replace this broken part of the engine.
room
Also: bedroom
📝 In Action
Mi casa tiene cinco piezas, incluyendo la cocina.
A1My house has five rooms, including the kitchen.
La pieza principal es muy luminosa.
A2The main room is very bright.
game piece
Also: chessman
📝 In Action
Movió una pieza y puso a su oponente en jaque.
B1He moved a piece and put his opponent in check.
Guarda todas las piezas en la caja cuando termines.
A2Keep all the pieces in the box when you finish.
work, composition
Also: play, masterpiece
📝 In Action
La orquesta tocó una pieza clásica de Beethoven.
B2The orchestra played a classical work by Beethoven.
Esa pieza de teatro ganó varios premios internacionales.
C1That theatrical play won several international awards.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "pieza" in Spanish:
bedroom→chessman→component→composition→game piece→masterpiece→part→piece→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: pieza
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses *pieza* in the sense of 'a room in a house'?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Vulgar Latin word *pettia*, which meant 'a piece' or 'a portion.' It has been used in Spanish since the Middle Ages.
First recorded: 12th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is *pieza* the best word for 'room'?
It depends on where you are! In Spain, Mexico, and Central America, people usually say *habitación* or *cuarto*. However, in countries like Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia, *pieza* is the standard and most natural way to say 'room' or 'bedroom.'
How do I know if *pieza* means 'part' or 'room'?
Context is key. If you are talking about mechanics, puzzles, or objects, it means 'part.' If you are talking about someone's house, apartment, or sleeping arrangements, it likely means 'room,' especially if you are speaking with someone from the Southern Cone of South America.