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).