Spanish word

acuartelamiento

Pronunciation

IPA/akwaɾtelaˈmjento/

Meaning

  • masculine noungarrison

Example

El acuartelamiento está cerca del pueblo.

The garrison is near the village.

Illustration for acuartelamiento (garrison)

More examples

La comunidad pidió información sobre el acuartelamiento local.

The community asked for information about the local garrison.

Core concept

Temporary garrison compound where troops are lodged and organized.

Similar words

cuartel: Established military barracks serving as troop housing and local command functions.
campamento: Temporary troop encampment set up for training, maneuvers, or movement.

Definition in Spanish

Edificio o recinto destinado al alojamiento y organización de tropas durante un tiempo determinado.

Word origin

Noun formed with -miento from acuartelar ('to quarter'); the root cuartel comes from Old French quartel meaning a quarter or lodging for soldiers.

Usage tips

  • More common in formal or military contexts and in news about deployments, while everyday speech often uses cuartel or campamento depending on size and permanence.

Other meanings

  • barracksnoun
  • encampmentnoun

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