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How to Say "part" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “part” is “parte” — use 'parte' for a general section or division of a larger whole, like a chapter, a segment of time, or a section of a movie..

parte🔊A1

Use 'parte' for a general section or division of a larger whole, like a chapter, a segment of time, or a section of a movie.

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papel🔊B1

Choose 'papel' when referring to an actor's role or character in a play or film.

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rol🔊A2

Use 'rol' for a person's specific function, duty, or responsibility within a group or situation, similar to 'role' in English.

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escena🔊A2

Use 'escena' to refer to a specific segment or episode within a narrative, often a distinct moment in a story or play.

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pieza🔊A2

Use 'pieza' when referring to a component or a single item that makes up a larger object, like a piece of a machine or a puzzle.

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entrega🔊B1

Use 'entrega' to denote an installment or installment, especially for serialized works like book series, movie sagas, or magazine issues.

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libro🔊B1

Use 'libro' to refer to a major division or section within a very long book, like a volume of an encyclopedia or a book of the Bible.

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tomo🔊B1

Use 'tomo' specifically for a volume or section of a larger multi-part work, such as an encyclopedia or a collection of literary works.

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rincónB1

Use 'rincón' to refer to a remote or secluded area, often a specific corner or region within a larger geographical place like a country or city.

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raya🔊A2

Use 'raya' specifically for a hair parting, the line where hair is divided.

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parte

/PAR-teh//ˈpaɾte/

nounA1general
Use 'parte' for a general section or division of a larger whole, like a chapter, a segment of time, or a section of a movie.
A colorful jigsaw puzzle with one final piece being fitted into place by a hand.

Examples

La primera parte de la película fue un poco lenta.

The first part of the movie was a bit slow.

Quiero una parte del pastel de chocolate.

I want a piece of the chocolate cake.

Esa es mi parte favorita de la canción.

That's my favorite part of the song.

Always Feminine: 'la parte'

Even though it ends in '-e', this word is almost always feminine. Remember to use 'la', 'una', and adjectives that end in '-a'. For example, 'la parte más bonita' (the prettiest part).

Using 'el' instead of 'la'

Mistake: “Me gusta el parte de atrás del coche.”

Correction: Me gusta la parte de atrás del coche. Unless you mean 'official report', always use 'la' with this meaning.

papel

/pa-PEL//paˈpel/

nounB1general
Choose 'papel' when referring to an actor's role or character in a play or film.
A figure wearing a simple, smiling comedy theatrical mask, standing center stage under a bright yellow spotlight.

Examples

El actor hizo un papel increíble en la película.

The actor played an incredible role in the movie.

Ella juega un papel muy importante en nuestra empresa.

She plays a very important role in our company.

A cada miembro del equipo se le asignó un papel específico.

Each team member was assigned a specific role.

rol

rohl/rol/

nounA2general
Use 'rol' for a person's specific function, duty, or responsibility within a group or situation, similar to 'role' in English.
A colorful storybook illustration of a person wearing a theatrical crown and a velvet cape, standing on a stage.

Examples

Cada miembro del equipo tiene un rol específico.

Each member of the team has a specific role.

Ella aceptó el rol principal en la obra de teatro.

She accepted the lead role in the play.

Los fines de semana jugamos juegos de rol con amigos.

On weekends we play role-playing games with friends.

Using 'el' with rol

Since 'rol' ends in a consonant and is masculine, always use 'el' (the) or 'un' (a).

Rol vs. Rollo

Mistake: “Using 'rol' to mean a physical roll of paper.”

Correction: Use 'rollo' for physical objects (like toilet paper) and 'rol' for abstract functions or parts in a play.

escena

/es-SEH-nah//esˈsena/

nounA2general
Use 'escena' to refer to a specific segment or episode within a narrative, often a distinct moment in a story or play.
Two characters meeting under a spotlight on a stage, framed by red curtains, illustrating a section of a story.

Examples

Mi escena favorita es cuando los protagonistas se conocen.

My favorite scene is when the main characters meet.

El director decidió cortar la última escena de la película.

The director decided to cut the last scene of the movie.

Feminine Noun

Even though 'escena' doesn't end in '-a' like many feminine nouns, it always uses feminine words like 'la' and 'una'. For example, 'la escena fue larga' (the scene was long).

pieza

pee-EH-sah/ˈpjeθa/

nounA2general
Use 'pieza' when referring to a component or a single item that makes up a larger object, like a piece of a machine or a puzzle.
A single, brightly colored puzzle piece floating slightly apart from the main, incomplete puzzle it belongs to, illustrating a component.

Examples

Perdí una pieza del rompecabezas y ahora no puedo terminarlo.

I lost one piece of the puzzle and now I can't finish it.

Necesitamos reemplazar esta pieza rota del motor.

We need to replace this broken part of the engine.

entrega

en-TREH-gah/enˈtɾe.ɣa/

nounB1general
Use 'entrega' to denote an installment or installment, especially for serialized works like book series, movie sagas, or magazine issues.
A slightly tilted stack of three identical, brightly colored books, emphasizing the single top book as one volume in a series.

Examples

La tercera entrega de la saga de películas fue la más popular.

The third installment of the movie saga was the most popular.

Cada entrega de la revista viene con un regalo diferente.

Each installment of the magazine comes with a different gift.

libro

/LEE-broh//ˈli.βɾo/

nounB1general
Use 'libro' to refer to a major division or section within a very long book, like a volume of an encyclopedia or a book of the Bible.
A very thick, official-looking, dark leather-bound ledger or account book, slightly open on a desk, next to an old-fashioned quill.

Examples

El primer libro de la Biblia es el Génesis.

The first book of the Bible is Genesis.

La novela está dividida en tres libros.

The novel is divided into three books.

El contable revisó el libro de cuentas.

The accountant checked the account book (ledger).

tomo

TOH-moh/ˈto.mo/

nounB1general
Use 'tomo' specifically for a volume or section of a larger multi-part work, such as an encyclopedia or a collection of literary works.
Three identical, thick books standing side-by-side on a wooden shelf, representing a series. The middle book is slightly separated from the others.

Examples

La enciclopedia tiene diez tomos en total.

The encyclopedia has ten volumes in total.

Solo he leído el primer tomo de la saga.

I have only read the first volume of the saga.

El tomo final se publicará el próximo año.

The final volume will be published next year.

Gender Reminder

Remember that 'tomo' (volume) is masculine, so it uses 'el' and 'un': 'el tomo grande' (the large volume).

rincón

nounB1general
Use 'rincón' to refer to a remote or secluded area, often a specific corner or region within a larger geographical place like a country or city.

Examples

Viajamos a los rincones más lejanos de la selva.

We traveled to the most remote spots of the jungle.

raya

/RRAH-yah//ˈra.ʝa/

nounA2general
Use 'raya' specifically for a hair parting, the line where hair is divided.
The top view of a person's head showing neatly combed brown hair with a clear, straight parting line down the center.

Examples

Ella siempre lleva la raya en el medio.

She always wears her part in the middle.

Me gusta la raya lateral en tu pelo.

I like the side part in your hair.

Don't use 'Parte'

Mistake: “Using 'la parte' for hair parting.”

Correction: Always use 'la raya' when referring to the line in the hair. 'Parte' means 'portion' or 'section'.

Confusing 'parte' and 'papel'/'rol'

Learners often confuse the general term 'parte' (a section of a whole) with 'papel' (an actor's character) or 'rol' (a function/responsibility). Remember that 'parte' is very broad, while 'papel' and 'rol' are specific to performance or assigned duties.

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