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parque

PAR-keh/ˈpaɾke/

“parque” means “park” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:

park

Also: garden
NounmA1
General Spanish
A lush green park with tall trees, a bright blue sky, and a wooden bench resting on the grass.

📝 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

car park, parking lot

Also: parking garage
NounmA2
Spain
An asphalt parking lot with clearly marked white parking spaces and a few small, colorful cars parked neatly.

📝 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

Common Collocations

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

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "parque" in Spanish:

car park→garden→park→parking garage→parking lot→

✏️ 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?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
parquear(to park (a vehicle)) — Verb
aparcamiento(parking (the action or place)) — Noun
parquecito(little park (diminutive)) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

The Spanish word 'parque' comes from the French word 'parc,' which originally meant 'enclosed ground' or 'private hunting reserve.' Over time, this idea of an enclosed space dedicated to nature or specific activity evolved into the public green space we know today.

First recorded: Medieval period (via French)

Cognates (Related words)

French: parcEnglish: parkItalian: parco

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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'.