How to Say "allotment" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “allotment” is “parcela” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Compramos una parcela pequeña para construir nuestra casa de vacaciones.
We bought a small plot of land to build our holiday home.
La parcela está rodeada por un muro de piedra.
The lot is surrounded by a stone wall.
El agricultor divide su terreno en varias parcelas para diferentes cultivos.
The farmer divides his land into several plots for different crops.
Feminine Noun
Since it ends in -a, it's feminine. You must use 'la' or 'una' with it (la parcela).
Describing the land
When adding details, use 'de' to describe what the land is for, like 'parcela de garaje' (parking space/lot).
Using 'pedazo' for land
Mistake: “Un pedazo de tierra.”
Correction: Una parcela de tierra.
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