garaje
gah-RAH-heh
📝 In Action
Mi coche está aparcado en el garaje.
A1My car is parked in the garage.
La puerta del garaje no cierra bien.
A2The garage door doesn't close properly.
Necesitamos alquilar una plaza de garaje en el centro.
B1We need to rent a parking space in the center.
💡 Grammar Points
Masculine Noun Rule
'Garaje' is a masculine word, so you must always use the masculine article 'el' before it: 'el garaje', not 'la garaje'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Pronunciation of J
Mistake: "Pronouncing the 'j' like the English 'j' sound (like in 'Jeep')."
Correction: The Spanish 'j' is pronounced like a strong English 'h' sound, particularly in Spain (gah-RAH-heh). In some Latin American regions, it is softer.
⭐ Usage Tips
Regional Synonyms
In many Spanish-speaking countries, especially in Latin America, you will hear 'cochera' used just as often as 'garaje' when referring to a home garage.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: garaje
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses the Spanish word for 'garage'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'garaje' the same as 'aparcamiento'?
Not exactly. 'Garaje' usually refers to a specific, enclosed building or room, often attached to a house, used for storing or repairing vehicles. 'Aparcamiento' is the general term for a parking area or parking lot, which may or may not be indoors.
If I am in Latin America, should I say 'garaje' or 'cochera'?
Both are understood! 'Garaje' is universal. However, 'cochera' is very common and often preferred for a private garage attached to a home. Using either one will be fine.