picnic
“picnic” means “picnic” in Spanish (a meal eaten outdoors).
picnic
Also: outdoor meal
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Queremos hacer un picnic en el parque este domingo.
A1We want to have a picnic in the park this Sunday.
No olvides traer la manta para el picnic.
A1Don't forget to bring the blanket for the picnic.
El picnic fue un desastre porque empezó a llover.
A2The picnic was a disaster because it started to rain.
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Which verb is most commonly used with 'picnic' in Spanish?
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📚 Etymology▼
Originally borrowed from the English 'picnic', which itself comes from the French 'pique-nique', referring to a social gathering where everyone brings a bit of food.
First recorded: 20th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'picnic' have an accent in Spanish?
Yes, the formal spelling is 'pícnic' with an accent on the first 'i' to follow Spanish stress rules, but many people write it without the accent because of the English influence.
Can I use 'picnic' as a verb in Spanish?
No, unlike in English where you can say 'we are picnicking,' in Spanish you must use a phrase like 'estamos de picnic' or 'estamos haciendo un picnic'.