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How to Say "facility" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “facility” is “centro” — use 'centro' when referring to a general place or building for a specific purpose, often a public or commercial one, like a shopping center or community center..

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centro

/SEN-tro//ˈsen.tɾo/

nounA2General
Use 'centro' when referring to a general place or building for a specific purpose, often a public or commercial one, like a shopping center or community center.
The main entrance facade of a large, modern shopping mall with many colorful window displays and a clean design.

Examples

El centro de salud está abierto hasta las ocho.

The health center is open until eight.

El centro comercial abre a las diez.

The shopping center opens at ten.

Necesito ir al centro de salud para una cita.

I need to go to the health center for an appointment.

Es un centro de investigación muy importante.

It's a very important research center.

instalación

nounB1General/Technical
Choose 'instalación' for specific buildings or equipment put in place for a particular purpose, especially in contexts like hotels, sports, or technical setups.

Examples

Las instalaciones de la biblioteca incluyen una sala de estudio y acceso a internet.

The library's facilities include a study room and internet access.

facilidad

/fah-see-lee-dahd//fasi.liˈðað/

nounA2General
Use 'facilidad' to describe the quality of being easy or effortless, referring to how easily something is done or achieved.
A person smiling while effortlessly carrying a small, light box with one hand.

Examples

Aprendió a tocar la guitarra con gran facilidad.

He learned to play the guitar with great ease.

Ella resuelve los problemas de matemáticas con mucha facilidad.

She solves math problems with great ease.

Me sorprende la facilidad de este nuevo programa.

I'm surprised by the simplicity of this new program.

Feminine Ending Pattern

Words in Spanish that end in '-dad' are almost always feminine. This means you should use 'la' or 'una' with them (la facilidad).

Easy vs. Ease

Mistake: “Using 'fácil' when you need 'facilidad'.”

Correction: Use 'fácil' to describe a thing ('The test is easy'), but use 'facilidad' to describe the concept ('I passed with ease').

planta

PLAN-tah/ˈplan.ta/

nounB2Industrial/Business
Opt for 'planta' when referring to a large industrial site or factory where goods are manufactured.
A large, simplistic industrial factory building with several tall smokestacks emitting white smoke.

Examples

La planta de energía renovable es la más grande del país.

The renewable energy plant is the largest in the country.

La planta automotriz cerrará temporalmente por mantenimiento.

The automotive plant will close temporarily for maintenance.

Trabajan en una planta que produce componentes electrónicos.

They work at a factory that produces electronic components.

Context is Key

When talking about business or industry, 'planta' almost always means a manufacturing site, not a potted plant.

Confusing Place vs. Ease

The most common mistake is using 'facilidad' when you mean a physical place. Remember, 'facilidad' means 'ease' or 'easiness', while 'centro' and 'instalación' refer to physical locations or buildings.

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