Spanish Conversation · Level 20
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Spanish word
acampar
Pronunciation
IPA/akamˈpaɾ/
Meaning
- verbcamp
Example
Vamos a acampar este fin de semana.
Let's go camping this weekend.
More examples
¿Te gusta acampar con amigos?
Do you like to camp with friends?
Core concept
A campsite with a small campfire, tent, and sleeping bag under an open sky.
Common phrases
acampar en la playa
camp on the beach
acampar con amigos
camp with friends
acampar bajo las estrellas
camp under the stars
Similar words
hacer campamento: Establishes a temporary campsite and stays there overnight.
ir de camping: Goes out to camp as a recreational outdoor activity.
Definition in Spanish
Montar un campamento en el exterior y pasar allí la noche, ya sea de forma organizada o improvisada.
Word origin
The core is campo (from Latin campus) and the verb-forming prefix a- makes acampar literally 'to camp on a field,' applied to spending the night outdoors.
Usage tips
- For casual conversation many Spanish speakers prefer hacer camping or ir de camping, so acampar can sound more literal or focused on the act of setting up camp.
Other meanings
- set up campverb
Opposites
- alojarsestayverb
Related words
- acampadorcampernoun