plaza1

¹ = square, quadrangle, piazza, concourse.

Ex. The secretary pointed out that all main approaches to the city lead to the courthouse square, the hub of the city's business district.

Ex. Some of the questions to ask ourselves are will people walk up or down stairs, across quadrangles, etc just to visit the library?.

Ex. This is a nine part essay exploring the nature and potential of public space, ranging from piazzas to roofed and climate-controlled places to parking lots.

Ex. The station has a single large concourse populated with the usual assortment of shops and eateries.

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* banco de plaza = park bench.

* plaza de armas = parade ground.

* plaza de desfiles = parade ground.

* plaza del mercado = market square.

* plaza del pueblo = town square.

* plaza de toros = bullring.