piezas
/pyeh-sas/
pieces
Piezas meaning 'pieces' or fragments of a whole.
piezas(noun)
pieces
?fragments, parts of a whole
,parts
?components of a machine or assembly
components
?technical or mechanical context
,units
?standardized portions
📝 In Action
Faltan dos piezas para terminar el mueble.
A1Two pieces are missing to finish the furniture.
Compré piezas de repuesto para el coche.
A2I bought replacement parts for the car.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine Plural Noun
'Piezas' is the plural form of the feminine noun 'pieza', so it always needs feminine plural articles and adjectives (e.g., 'las piezas', 'piezas pequeñas').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing 'piezas' and 'pedazos'
Mistake: "Using 'pedazos' (meaning 'shards' or 'shattered bits') when you mean 'piezas' (meaning 'functional components')."
Correction: Use 'piezas' when referring to functional parts of a whole (like a machine or a kit), and 'pedazos' when referring to something broken or torn.
⭐ Usage Tips
The 'Part' in a Kit
Think of 'piezas' as the individual components that make up a whole system, like the parts of a LEGO set or the pieces of a puzzle.
Piezas meaning 'rooms' inside a house or apartment.
📝 In Action
Alquilé un piso de tres piezas en el centro.
B1I rented a three-room apartment downtown.
Todas las piezas de la casa son muy luminosas.
B1All the rooms in the house are very bright.
⭐ Usage Tips
Regional Use
While generally understood, using 'piezas' for rooms is more typical in certain parts of Latin America (like Chile) and is sometimes used in Spain for specific types of rooms; 'habitaciones' or 'cuartos' are more universally common.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: piezas
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'piezas' in the context of architecture or housing?
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Frequently Asked Questions
When should I use 'piezas' versus 'partes'?
Both mean 'parts,' but 'piezas' often refers to a standardized, specific, or manufactured component (like a puzzle piece or a car part). 'Partes' is broader and can refer to any section or portion of something (like 'la parte de atrás' — the back part).