aparcamiento
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📝 In Action
¿Dónde está el aparcamiento más cercano?
A2Where is the nearest parking lot?
El centro comercial tiene un aparcamiento subterráneo muy grande.
B1The shopping center has a very large underground parking garage.
La escasez de aparcamiento en la ciudad es un problema crónico para los residentes.
B2The scarcity of parking in the city is a chronic problem for residents.
💡 Grammar Points
The -miento ending
Nouns ending in '-miento' (like 'aparcamiento') are almost always masculine and refer to the result or action of the verb they come from (in this case, 'aparcar,' meaning 'to park').
❌ Common Pitfalls
Gender confusion
Mistake: "La aparcamiento"
Correction: El aparcamiento. Remember, this noun is masculine (uses 'el').
⭐ Usage Tips
Regional Use
While 'aparcamiento' is the standard term in Spain, if you are traveling in Mexico, Central America, or the Southern Cone, use 'estacionamiento' or 'parqueo' instead—it will be understood instantly.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: aparcamiento
Question 1 of 1
If you are in Madrid and need to leave your car, what is the most common word you would look for on a sign?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'aparcamiento' the same as 'parking'?
Yes, they mean the same thing. 'Parking' is a very common English loanword used in Spanish-speaking countries, especially for commercial lots. However, 'aparcamiento' is the native Spanish word and is often preferred in formal contexts, official signs, and in Spain.