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campamento

/kahm-pah-MEHN-toh/

camp

Three colorful tents pitched around a small campfire in a forest clearing.

This image shows a physical site for a temporary settlement, or campamento, set up outdoors.

campamento(Noun)

mA1

camp

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A physical site or temporary settlement, especially military or outdoor

Also:

campsite

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Area designated for setting up tents

,

bivouac

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Temporary military shelter

📝 In Action

Montamos el campamento antes de que oscureciera.

A1

We set up camp before it got dark.

El campamento militar se estableció en la frontera.

B1

The military camp was established on the border.

Necesitamos volver al campamento base para recoger suministros.

A2

We need to return to the base camp to pick up supplies.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • asentamiento (settlement)
  • acampar (to camp (verb))

Common Collocations

  • montar un campamento – to set up a camp
  • campamento de refugiados – refugee camp

💡 Grammar Points

Masculine Noun

Since 'campamento' ends in -o, it is a masculine noun. You must use masculine words (like 'el' or 'un') before it.

⭐ Usage Tips

Use with 'De'

To specify the type of camp, use 'de' (of): 'campamento de verano' (summer camp), 'campamento de pesca' (fishing camp).

Three children and an adult counselor paddling a red canoe on a calm lake during a summer camp activity.

An organized recreational program for youth, often called a campamento, frequently involves outdoor activities like canoeing.

campamento(Noun)

mA2

camp

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Organized program, usually recreational or educational for youth

Also:

summer camp

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Program held during school holidays

📝 In Action

¿Vas a enviar a tu hijo al campamento de verano?

A2

Are you going to send your son to summer camp?

Aprendí a programar en un campamento de tecnología.

B1

I learned to code at a technology camp.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • colonia de verano (summer colony (common in Spain))
  • curso intensivo (intensive course)

Common Collocations

  • campamento de idiomas – language camp
  • monitor de campamento – camp counselor

❌ Common Pitfalls

Using the Activity

Mistake: "El camping es muy divertido (meaning the camp itself)."

Correction: El campamento es muy divertido. ('Camping' often refers just to the activity of camping, while 'campamento' is the structured place or program.)

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: campamento

Question 1 of 1

Which person would most likely be called a 'monitor de campamento'?

📚 More Resources

Word Family

acampar(to camp) - verb
campista(camper) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'campamento' only for military use?

No, absolutely not! While it can mean a military base, it is most commonly used by civilians to describe either a temporary outdoor spot where people sleep (campsite) or an organized recreational program, like a summer camp for kids.

How do I say 'to go camping'?

You would use the verb 'ir de campamento' (to go to a camp) or, more simply, 'ir de acampada' or just 'acampar' (to camp).