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sitios

see-tee-ohsˈsi.tjos

“sitios” means “places” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

places

Also: spots, locations
NounmA1
SpainMexico/Central America
A winding dirt path connecting three distinct, simple locations: a green hill, a blue lake, and a small red house.

📝 In Action

Queremos visitar los sitios históricos de la ciudad.

A2

We want to visit the historical places in the city.

Hay muchos sitios bonitos para comer cerca de aquí.

A1

There are many nice spots to eat near here.

Encontramos sitios libres para aparcar.

B1

We found empty spaces to park.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • sitios turísticos – tourist spots
  • sitios de interés – places of interest

websites

Also: sites
NounmB1
A stylized rectangular screen interface floating in space, displaying three small distinct picture windows inside it: a bright yellow sun, a green tree, and a simple blue boat, representing different internet sites.

📝 In Action

Consultamos varios sitios de noticias antes de decidir.

B1

We consulted several news websites before deciding.

Muchos sitios web te piden aceptar las políticas de privacidad.

B2

Many websites ask you to accept the privacy policies.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • páginas web (web pages)
  • portales (portals)

Common Collocations

  • sitios seguros – secure sites

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "sitios" in Spanish:

locations→places→sites→spots→websites→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: sitios

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses 'sitios' to refer to digital locations?

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👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
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📚 Etymology▼

The word comes from the Latin noun *situs*, which originally meant 'position,' 'situation,' or 'location.' This root is also found in English words like 'site' and 'situation.'

First recorded: Medieval Spanish (around the 13th century)

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: sitoFrench: site

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Frequently Asked Questions

¿Es 'sitios' lo mismo que 'lugares'?

Sí, son casi idénticos y a menudo intercambiables. Sin embargo, 'sitios' tiene el significado adicional de 'website' (página web) en contextos de tecnología, algo que 'lugares' no tiene.