How to Say "beach" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “beach” is “playa” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
seashore, coastal area with sand or pebbles
Examples
Vamos a la playa este fin de semana para tomar el sol.
We are going to the beach this weekend to sunbathe.
¿Prefieres una playa de arena o de piedras?
Do you prefer a sand beach or a pebble beach?
La costa está llena de pequeñas playas escondidas.
The coast is full of small, hidden beaches.
Feminine Noun Rule
Most Spanish nouns ending in -a are feminine, so you must use 'la' or 'una' before it: 'la playa'.
Gender Error
Mistake: “El playa.”
Correction: La playa. Remember, 'playa' is feminine, even though it doesn't end in -o.
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