Spanish Conversation · Level 53
75 words
Spanish word
kiosco
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈkjosko/
Meaning
- masculine nounkiosk
Example
Hay un kiosco cerca de la estación.
There is a kiosk near the station.
More examples
En el kiosco de prensa compré un periódico.
I bought a newspaper at the newsstand.
Core concept
Small street-facing stall visible from the sidewalk selling press and small goods for passersby.
Common phrases
kiosco de prensa
newsstand
kiosco de revistas
magazine kiosk
Similar words
quiosco: Displays and sells newspapers and magazines at a small permanent newsstand.
tienda: Sells clothing, groceries and everyday products from an indoor shop.
puesto: Sells goods from a stall or table in streets or markets, usually temporary.
caseta: Operates as a small temporary booth or shed at festivals, markets or events.
Definition in Spanish
Establecimiento reducido, visible desde la calle, destinado a la venta rápida de prensa y artículos pequeños para el público que pasa.
Word origin
The Spanish word comes from Turkish köşk through French kiosque, whose original sense 'small pavilion' shifted to a street stand for selling newspapers and small articles.
Usage tips
- In many cities a kiosco commonly sells cigarettes, snacks, stamps and phone top-ups, so it is the usual place for quick purchases on the street.
Other meanings
- newsstandnoun
- stallnoun
Related words
- kiosquerokiosk vendornoun