la pared

the wall

Example Sentence

En esa pared hay una grieta pequeña.

On that wall there is a small crack.

Meaning

La pared means "the wall." It is the vertical surface where you might drill, paint, or notice cracks.

Common Phrases

  • una grieta en la pared — a crack in the wall
  • perforar la pared — to drill the wall

Example

No golpees la pared cuando mueves el mueble.

Do not hit the wall when you move the furniture.

Common Mistake

Mixing similar words: la pared is the wall, not el suelo (the floor) or el techo (the ceiling).