la arena

the sand

Example Sentence

La arena se pega a mis pies mojados.

The sand sticks to my wet feet.

Meaning

La arena means "the sand." It is what sticks to your feet, towel, and swimsuit at the beach.

Common Phrases

  • arena mojada — wet sand
  • una playa de arena — a sandy beach

Example

La arena se pega a mis pies.

The sand sticks to my feet.

Common Mistake

Confusing la arena (sand) with el estadio or "arena" in English; in Spanish, la arena is sand, not a sports venue.