Spanish word

camping

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈkampin/

Meaning

  • masculine nouncamping

Example

Me gusta hacer camping con amigos.

I like to go camping with friends.

Illustration for camping (camping)

More examples

¿Dónde queda el camping más cercano?

Where is the nearest campsite?

Core concept

Outdoor overnight stay in tents, caravans, or bungalows.

Common phrases

  • hacer camping

    go camping

  • servicios del camping

    campsite amenities

Similar words

tienda de campaña: Lightweight shelter made of fabric and poles for sleeping outdoors.
campamento: Designated outdoor area arranged for stays, often with services and communal spaces.
caravana: Road-capable vehicle fitted with sleeping and living facilities.
acampada: Short-term outdoor stay involving pitching tents.

Definition in Spanish

Actividad de pasar tiempo y dormir al aire libre, normalmente en tiendas, caravanas o bungalows.

Word origin

Spanish camping is a recent loan from English camping (the -ing form of camp), with English camp ultimately from Latin campus 'field'.

Usage tips

  • Spanish speakers commonly say hacer camping or ir de camping for the activity and acampar for the verb, and in Spain un camping often refers to a campsite rather than the act of camping.

Other meanings

  • campsitenoun

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