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How to Say "part" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “part” is “parte” — use this general term for any section or segment of a larger whole, like a chapter of a book or a segment of a movie.

parte🔊A1

Use this general term for any section or segment of a larger whole, like a chapter of a book or a segment of a movie.

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pieza🔊A2

This word refers to a component or element of a larger object, especially a machine or a puzzle.

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rol🔊A2

Use this for a person's specific function, duty, or responsibility within a group or situation.

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escena🔊A2

This translates to 'scene' and refers to a specific section or division within a play, movie, or story.

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raya🔊A2

Use this word specifically for the line where hair is parted on the head.

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entrega🔊B1

This refers to an installment or a segment that is released as part of a larger series, like a book, movie, or TV show.

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libro🔊B1

While 'libro' means 'book', it can also refer to a major section or division within a very long work, like the Bible or legal code.

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lóbuloB1

This is the specific anatomical term for a lobe, such as a part of the ear or brain.

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rincónB1

Use this to refer to a remote or secluded area or spot within a larger region, like a corner of a country or city.

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tomo🔊B1

This refers to a volume or a major division of a larger published work, often used for encyclopedias or multi-volume books.

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papel🔊B1

This is used for an actor's role or character in a play or movie.

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onceavaB2

Use this fractional term when referring to one specific portion out of a total that has been divided into equal parts.

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parte

PAR-tehˈpaɾte

nounA1general
Use this general term for any section or segment of a larger whole, like a chapter of a book or a segment 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.

pieza

pee-EH-sahˈpjeθa

nounA2general
This word refers to a component or element of a larger object, especially 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.

rol

rohlrol

nounA2general
Use this for a person's specific function, duty, or responsibility within a group or situation.
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-nahesˈsena

nounA2general
This translates to 'scene' and refers to a specific section or division within a play, movie, or story.
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).

raya

RRAH-yahˈra.ʝa

nounA2general
Use this word specifically for the line where hair is parted on the head.
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'.

entrega

en-TREH-gahenˈtɾe.ɣa

nounB1general
This refers to an installment or a segment that is released as part of a larger series, like a book, movie, or TV show.
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-brohˈli.βɾo

nounB1general
While 'libro' means 'book', it can also refer to a major section or division within a very long work, like the Bible or legal code.
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).

lóbulo

nounB1medical/anatomical
This is the specific anatomical term for a lobe, such as a part of the ear or brain.

Examples

Me hice un piercing en el lóbulo de la oreja.

I got a piercing on my earlobe.

rincón

nounB1general
Use this to refer to a remote or secluded area or spot within a larger region, like a corner of a country or city.

Examples

Viajamos a los rincones más lejanos de la selva.

We traveled to the most remote spots of the jungle.

tomo

TOH-mohˈto.mo

nounB1literary/formal
This refers to a volume or a major division of a larger published work, often used for encyclopedias or multi-volume books.
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).

papel

pa-PELpaˈpel

nounB1general
This is used for an actor's role or character in a play or movie.
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.

onceava

adjectiveB2general
Use this fractional term when referring to one specific portion out of a total that has been divided into equal parts.

Examples

Le corresponde una onceava parte de la herencia.

He is entitled to an eleventh part of the inheritance.

General vs. Specific Contexts

The most common mistake is using the general term 'parte' when a more specific word like 'pieza' (component), 'escena' (scene), or 'rol' (role) is required. Always consider if your 'part' refers to a physical component, a segment of a performance, or a specific function before defaulting to 'parte'.

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