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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries広場
Pronunciation / Transliteration: hiroba
"広場には多くの人々が集まっていました。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A public square or marketplace in a city or town.
"The town's plaza was filled with people enjoying the summer festival." - 2
An open area in a city, often surrounded by buildings.
"The new shopping center features a large plaza where visitors can relax."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'plaza' originates from the Spanish term for 'open space' or 'public square', which itself comes from the Latin 'platea', meaning 'broad street'. It entered the English language in the late 19th century, reflecting the influence of Spanish architecture and urban planning.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Plaza" is said worldwide
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plaza
Transliteration: plaza
"La plaza était animée pendant le marché."
Platz
Transliteration: plats
"Der Platz war voller Menschen während des Festivals."
piazza
Transliteration: pjattsa
"La piazza era affollata di turisti."
plaza
Transliteration: plaza
"La plaza estaba llena de gente durante la celebración."
praça
Transliteration: prasa
"A praça estava cheia de crianças brincando."
चौक
Transliteration: chauka
"चौक पर बहुत सारे लोग इकट्ठा हुए।"
广场
Transliteration: guǎngchǎng
"广场上有很多人在跳舞。"
광장
Transliteration: gwangjang
"광장에는 많은 사람들이 모여 있었다."
広場
Transliteration: hiroba
"広場には多くの人々が集まっていました。"
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