How to Say "stands" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “stands” is “tribuna” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Vimos el partido desde la tribuna norte.
We watched the match from the north stands.
La tribuna estaba llena de aficionados gritando.
The grandstand was full of cheering fans.
El presidente saludó a los invitados en la tribuna de honor.
The president greeted the guests in the VIP box (honorary stands).
Singular vs. Plural
Even though English often uses the plural 'stands' to describe stadium seating, Spanish speakers often use the singular 'la tribuna' to refer to a specific section or the concept of the seating area.
Stands vs. Court
Mistake: “Using 'tribuna' to mean a court of law.”
Correction: Use 'tribunal' for the court itself; 'tribuna' is the platform or the seating area.
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