pieza
piece
The Spanish word 'pieza' translates to 'piece' in English. It can be used in a variety of contexts such as to describe a piece of something (por ejemplo, una 'pieza' de pan, meaning a piece of bread) or more abstractly like a piece of work (una 'pieza' de arte, a piece of art). The usage similarity between English and Spanish makes it easy to incorporate this term into conversational and written Spanish.
Example sentences using: pieza
Perdí una pieza de joyería.
I lost a piece of jewelry.
The speaker has lost an item, or 'piece', of jewelry. 'Pieza' can refer to any individual item within a collection.
Necesito encontrar esta pieza de rompecabezas.
I need to find this piece of the puzzle.
This sentence means that the speaker needs to find a missing piece of a puzzle. 'Pieza' here is used in the context of a 'piece' or 'part' of a whole object or collection.
Estoy buscando una pieza de ropa.
I am looking for a piece of clothing.
The speaker is saying that they are searching for an article, or 'piece', of clothing. 'Pieza' here refers to any individual article within the larger category of clothing.
No entiendo esta pieza de información.
I don't understand this piece of information.
Here, 'pieza' means an individual segment of information that the speaker is having trouble understanding.
Esta es mi pieza de arte favorita.
This is my favorite piece of art.
In this sentence, 'pieza' is used to denote a work or item of art that is especially favored by the speaker.
Debemos reemplazar esta pieza del motor.
We should replace this piece of the engine.
The speaker suggests that a part ('pieza') of an engine should be replaced or exchanged for a new one.
Prefiero la última pieza de la sinfonía.
I prefer the last piece of the symphony.
The speaker is expressing a preference for the final segment or 'piece' of a symphony.
Desmontamos la silla pieza por pieza.
We dismantled the chair piece by piece.
This phrase indicates that the chair was taken apart one part ('pieza') at a time.
Me dieron la pieza que me faltaba.
They gave me the piece I was missing.
Someone has given the speaker a part or piece ('pieza') that they were lacking or did not have.
Me faltaba una pieza del conjunto.
I was missing a piece of the set.
In this context, 'pieza' refers to an individual component of a set (of items) which the speaker did not have.