Spanish Conversation · Level 19
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Spanish word
parque
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈpaɾke/
Meaning
- masculine nounpark
Example
El parque está cerrado hoy.
The park is closed today.
More examples
Vamos al parque esta tarde.
We are going to the park this afternoon.
Core concept
Tree-lined open lawn where people sit, walk and children play.
Common phrases
ir al parque
go to the park
caminar por el parque
walk in the park
llevar a los niños al parque
take the children to the park
Similar words
plaza: Central paved or open plaza used for markets, ceremonies, and casual meetups in town.
jardín: Well-kept garden with flowerbeds and shrubs intended for peaceful sitting and enjoyment.
zona verde: City green zone reserved as planted open space for recreation and a touch of urban nature.
Definition in Spanish
Lugar público con jardines y caminos donde la gente pasea, se sienta y los niños juegan.
Word origin
From medieval French parc originally meaning an enclosed area or preserve, the term in Spanish shifted to communal recreational green areas.
Usage tips
- In some regions speakers use the colloquial verb 'parquear' for parking a car, but the standard verbs are aparcar or estacionar.
Other meanings
- playgroundnoun
Related words
- parquecitosmall parknoun
- parqueropark attendantnoun