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parque

/PAR-keh/

park

A lush green park with tall trees, a bright blue sky, and a wooden bench resting on the grass.

In Spain, a public green space is called un parque.

parque(noun)

mA1

park

?

public green space

Also:

garden

?

large public grounds, often formal

📝 In Action

Vamos al parque a jugar al fútbol.

A1

Let's go to the park to play soccer.

El Parque Nacional de Doñana es enorme.

A2

Doñana National Park is enormous.

Hay muchos niños en el parque infantil.

A1

There are many children in the playground (children's park).

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • jardín (garden (usually smaller))
  • plaza (square / public space)

Common Collocations

  • ir al parque – to go to the park
  • pasear por el parque – to walk through the park
  • parque temático – theme park

💡 Grammar Points

Use of 'al'

When saying you are going 'to the park,' you combine 'a' (to) and 'el' (the) to form the required contraction 'al'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Gender confusion

Mistake: "La parque."

Correction: It is 'el parque' (masculine). Nouns ending in -e are often masculine in Spanish.

⭐ Usage Tips

Park vs. Garden

'Parque' usually refers to a large public recreational space. 'Jardín' is often used for a smaller, private garden or a very formal, well-manicured public garden.

An asphalt parking lot with clearly marked white parking spaces and a few small, colorful cars parked neatly.

Parque can also refer to a car park or parking lot.

parque(noun)

mA2

car park

?

area for parking cars (UK English)

,

parking lot

?

area for parking cars (US English)

Also:

parking garage

?

multi-story parking facility (Regional, especially in Spain: 'parque de estacionamiento')

📝 In Action

Dejé mi coche en el parque subterráneo.

B1

I left my car in the underground parking garage.

Necesitamos encontrar un parque cerca del centro comercial.

A2

We need to find a parking lot near the mall.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • aparcamiento (parking spot/lot (common alternative))
  • estacionamiento (parking (Latin America))

Common Collocations

  • parque de vehículos – vehicle fleet / motor pool
  • parque móvil – vehicle fleet (general term)

💡 Grammar Points

Compound Terms

When 'parque' refers to parking, it is often part of a longer phrase, like 'parque de coches' (car park) or 'parque de bomberos' (fire station/fire engine park).

⭐ Usage Tips

Regional Preference

While 'parque' is understood, many Spanish-speaking countries prefer 'estacionamiento' or 'aparcamiento' to specifically mean 'parking lot' to avoid confusion with the public park.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: parque

Question 1 of 2

¿Cuál es la traducción más común de 'parque' cuando hablamos de ir a relajarnos al aire libre?

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Word Family

parquear(to park (a vehicle)) - verb
aparcamiento(parking (the action or place)) - noun
parquecito(little park (diminutive)) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'parque' always masculine?

Yes, 'parque' is always a masculine noun, so you must use the masculine article 'el' (el parque) and any describing words (adjectives) must also be masculine (el parque grande).

How do I say 'theme park' in Spanish?

You use the word 'parque' followed by 'temático' (parque temático). For amusement parks, you can also use 'parque de atracciones'.