Spanish Conversation · Level 44
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Spanish word
campamento
Pronunciation
IPA/kampaˈmento/
Meaning
- masculine nouncampsite
Example
El campamento está junto al río.
The campsite is by the river.
More examples
Vamos a ir de campamento durante tres días.
We are going camping for three days.
Core concept
Outdoor area where a group pitches tents and stays temporarily.
Common phrases
ir de campamento
go camping
campamento de verano
summer camp
montar un campamento
set up a campsite
Similar words
camping: Commercial campground with marked pitches and facilities for tents or RVs.
campo: Wide open outdoor land or field, typically undeveloped.
cabaña: Small wooden or rustic hut used for private overnight stays.
albergue: Simple communal lodging that provides beds for travelers or hikers.
Definition in Spanish
Instalación o zona al aire libre donde se montan tiendas o se pernocta como actividad colectiva y temporal.
Word origin
From Latin campamentum (campus 'field' + the place suffix -mentum), originally a military encampment and later extended to recreational or educational group camps.
Usage tips
- In Spanish, camping often names a commercial, serviced campground, while campamento usually refers to a more basic or temporary group encampment or organized summer camps for children.