Planta: plant
Pronunciation: PLAHN-tah (stress the capital letters)
Planta means “plant” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: plant; floor (of a building)
- How to say it: PLAHN-tah
- Gender: la planta
- Level: Elementary (A2)
What “planta” means and how to use it
Planta means a living plant and a floor or level of a building. It can also mean a factory (planta de producción).
Other translations: floor (level), factory, sole of the foot.
Gender and plural
- Gender: la planta (feminine)
- Plural: las plantas
Examples with audio
- Riego las plantas cada mañana.I water the plants every morning.
- Mi oficina está en la tercera planta.My office is on the third floor.
- Trabajo en una planta de autos.I work in a car plant.
Usage tip
“Planta baja” is the ground floor. In many countries you also hear “piso” for a floor (el segundo piso), and in Spain “piso” can mean an apartment.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “plant” in Spanish?
“plant” in Spanish is “planta.” It is pronounced PLAHN-tah, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “planta”?
Say PLAHN-tah. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “planta” masculine or feminine?
Planta is feminine: “la planta.” The plural is “plantas.”
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