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How to Say Balcony in Spanish: Balcón
Balcón · noun · bahl-KOHN
The Spanish word for balcony is 'balcón' (masculine noun). Balconies are a prominent architectural feature in Spanish and Latin American cities, from the ornate wrought-iron balconies of Barcelona to the colorful colonial balconies of Cartagena. A larger balcony or open-air area is often called a 'terraza.'
Balcón is pronounced bahl-KOHN. The accent mark on the 'o' indicates stress on the final syllable. The plural is 'balcones' (with the stress shifting naturally and the accent mark dropping).
Tomamos el café todas las mañanas en el balcón.
We have coffee every morning on the balcony.
Balcony in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for balcony, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| balcón | balcony | bahl-KOHN | Default, widely understood |
| terraza | balcony | larger open-air platform |
How Native Speakers Use Balcón
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Apartment feature
El apartamento tiene un balcón con vista al mar.
The apartment has a balcony with a sea view.
Describing a desirable feature of a rental or purchased property.
Leisure activity
Me gusta leer en el balcón cuando hace buen tiempo.
I like reading on the balcony when the weather is nice.
A relaxing activity done on home balconies.
Architecture
Los balcones coloniales de Cartagena están llenos de flores.
The colonial balconies of Cartagena are full of flowers.
Describing the iconic flowered balconies of colonial Latin American cities.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Balcón
Forgetting the accent
Incorrect: Sal al balcon a tomar aire fresco.
Correct: Sal al balcón a tomar aire fresco.
Balcón requires a written accent mark on the 'o' because it is an oxytone word (stressed on the last syllable) ending in 'n', which mandates the accent under Spanish rules.
Confusing balcón and terraza
Incorrect: Cenamos en el balcón del restaurante. (a large outdoor dining area)
Correct: Cenamos en la terraza del restaurante.
A large open-air seating area at a restaurant is a 'terraza,' not a 'balcón.' A balcón is typically smaller and attached to a specific room of a building.
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Common Questions About Balcony in Spanish
- What's the difference between a balcón and a terraza?
- A balcón is a relatively small, elevated platform projecting from the wall of a building (usually accessed from one room), while a terraza is a larger open-air area that can be at ground level or on a rooftop, often used for dining or socializing.
- What is the plural of balcón?
- The plural of balcón is 'balcones'—when forming the plural, the accent mark is dropped because the stress naturally falls on the penultimate syllable in words ending in 's', so no written accent is needed.
- How do you say 'balcony railing' in Spanish?
- A balcony railing is called a 'barandilla' or 'baranda' (the railing itself) or 'balaustrada' if it features ornamental columns, and in Latin America 'barandal' is also commonly used.