Spanish word

estadio

Pronunciation

IPA/esˈtaðjo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounstadium

Example

Vamos al estadio esta noche.

Let's go to the stadium tonight.

Illustration for estadio (stadium)

More examples

El estadio tiene capacidad para treinta mil personas.

The stadium has a capacity of thirty thousand people.

Core concept

Large venue with tiered seating for sports and public events.

Common phrases

  • ir al estadio

    go to the stadium

  • partido en el estadio

    game at the stadium

  • estadio de fútbol

    soccer stadium

Similar words

cancha: Provides a flat, marked playing surface for ball or racket sports.
campo: Offers a wide outdoor grass or dirt field for soccer and other field sports.
pista: Serves as a looped track used for running, cycling, or timed races.
pabellón: Provides a large indoor building for sports competitions and public gatherings.

Definition in Spanish

Lugar amplio, normalmente con gradas, destinado a la celebración de competiciones deportivas y otros eventos con público.

Word origin

From Greek stadion via Latin stadium, originally a running course, the term came to denote the built place with stands for athletic contests.

Usage tips

  • Spanish speakers commonly say ir al estadio to go to a match, while cancha or campo usually mean a smaller playing field.

Other meanings

  • stagenoun

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