estacionamiento
“estacionamiento” means “parking lot” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
parking lot
Also: parking garage, parking area
📝 In Action
El centro comercial tiene un estacionamiento muy grande.
A1The mall has a very large parking lot.
¿Dónde está el estacionamiento más cercano?
A2Where is the nearest parking garage?
Dejé mi coche en el estacionamiento subterráneo.
B1I left my car in the underground parking structure.
parking
Also: stationing
📝 In Action
El estacionamiento en esta calle está prohibido de 8 a 5.
B1Parking on this street is prohibited from 8 to 5.
Necesitamos mejorar la gestión del estacionamiento en el centro de la ciudad.
B2We need to improve the management of parking in the city center.
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Words that translate to "estacionamiento" in Spanish:
parking→parking area→parking garage→parking lot→stationing→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: estacionamiento
Question 1 of 2
Which word is NOT a common regional synonym for 'estacionamiento'?
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The word comes directly from the Spanish verb 'estacionar' (to station or to stop), combined with the common noun-forming suffix '-miento', which denotes the action or the result of the verb. The root 'estación' ultimately comes from the Latin 'statio' meaning 'a standing still' or 'a post'.
First recorded: 19th century (in the modern context of motor vehicles)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'parqueo' the same as 'estacionamiento'?
Yes, 'parqueo' is a very common, informal alternative to 'estacionamiento' used widely in many Latin American countries, particularly in the Caribbean and Central America. It generally refers to the location (parking lot).
How do I say 'to park' using this word family?
You use the related verb: 'estacionar'. For example, 'Necesito estacionar el coche' (I need to park the car).