Spanish word

piscina

Pronunciation

IPA/pisˈθina/

Meaning

  • feminine nounpool

Example

¿Vamos a la piscina esta tarde?

Shall we go to the pool this afternoon?

Illustration for piscina (pool)

More examples

Prefiero la piscina al aire libre en verano.

I prefer the outdoor pool in summer.

Core concept

Man-made, fenced water facility for swimming and play.

Common phrases

  • ir a la piscina

    head to the pool

  • piscina cubierta

    indoor swimming pool

  • clase de natación en la piscina

    swimming lesson in the pool

Similar words

pileta: Enclosed swimming pool, regional usage in Argentina and Uruguay.
alberca: Enclosed swimming pool, regional usage in Mexico and Central America.
piscina pública: Enclosed swimming facility operated for use by the general public.

Definition in Spanish

Instalación con agua destinada a la natación, el baño o el ocio, normalmente delimitada y mantenida.

Word origin

Derives from Latin piscīna ('fishpond') from piscis 'fish', and over time the sense broadens to enclosures of water for people to swim in.

Usage tips

  • Spanish normally qualifies the noun with adjectives (piscina pública, piscina cubierta, piscina privada) rather than changing the noun itself.

Other meanings

  • swimming poolnoun

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