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acampar

ah-kahm-par/akamˈpaɾ/

acampar means to camp in Spanish (setting up a tent outdoors).

to camp

Also: to go camping
VerbA2regular ar
Spain
A blue tent pitched in a green forest clearing near a small campfire.
gerundacampando
past Participleacampado
infinitiveacampar

📝 In Action

Queremos acampar cerca del lago este fin de semana.

A1

We want to camp near the lake this weekend.

El año pasado acampamos en las montañas y fue increíble.

A2

Last year we camped in the mountains and it was amazing.

Si no tienes una tienda, no puedes acampar aquí.

B1

If you don't have a tent, you cannot camp here.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • pernoctar (to stay overnight (more formal))
  • instalarse (to settle in)

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • acampar al aire libreto camp in the open air
  • zona para acamparcamping area
  • equipo para acamparcamping gear

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesacamparan
yoacampara
acamparas
vosotrosacamparais
nosotrosacampáramos
él/ella/ustedacampara

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesacampen
yoacampe
acampes
vosotrosacampéis
nosotrosacampemos
él/ella/ustedacampe

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedesacamparon
yoacampé
acampaste
vosotrosacampasteis
nosotrosacampamos
él/ella/ustedacampó

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesacampaban
yoacampaba
acampabas
vosotrosacampabais
nosotrosacampábamos
él/ella/ustedacampaba

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesacampan
yoacampo
acampas
vosotrosacampáis
nosotrosacampamos
él/ella/ustedacampa

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "acampar" in Spanish:

to camp

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Quick Quiz: acampar

Question 1 of 3

How do you say 'We camp' in Spanish?

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👥 Word Family
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📚 Etymology

From the Spanish word 'campo' (field), which comes from the Latin word 'campus', referring to an open space used for military training or farming.

First recorded: 17th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: camperItalian: accampare

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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between 'acampar' and 'ir de camping'?

'Acampar' is the verb for the physical act of camping. 'Ir de camping' is a common phrase used to describe going on a camping trip.

Is acampar an irregular verb?

No, it is a completely regular -ar verb, so it follows all the standard conjugation patterns.

Can I use 'acampar' for 'to pitch a tent'?

Yes, 'acampar' implies the whole process of setting up and staying in a temporary shelter.