A rectangular swimming pool filled with clear blue water, featuring a small set of steps and surrounded by a sunny concrete deck.

piscina

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NounfA1

swimming pool?A man-made basin filled with water for swimming.,pool?Short form of swimming pool.

Also:swimming bath?Less common, often used in UK English.

📝 In Action

Quiero ir a la piscina porque hace mucho calor.

I want to go to the pool because it's very hot.

La piscina comunitaria abre a las diez de la mañana.

The communal pool opens at ten in the morning.

Estamos buscando una casa que tenga su propia piscina privada.

We are looking for a house that has its own private pool.

Word Connections

Synonyms

alberca (pool (common in Mexico))
pileta (pool (common in Argentina/Uruguay))

Common Collocations

nadar en la piscina – to swim in the pool
limpiar la piscina – to clean the pool
darse un chapuzón – to take a dip (in the pool)

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Alert

Remember that 'piscina' is always feminine, so you must use 'la' (the) or 'una' (a/an) before it: 'la piscina'.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Mixing up Gender

Mistake: "El piscina es grande."

Correction: La piscina es grande. Nouns ending in -a are almost always feminine in Spanish.

⭐ Usage Tips

Use with 'Ir'

To talk about going to the pool, use 'ir a la piscina' (to go to the pool).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: piscina

Question 1 of 1

If you are in Mexico and want to ask where the swimming pool is, which word might you hear instead of 'piscina'?

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Word Family

nadar(to swim) - verb

nadador(swimmer (male)) - noun

acuático(aquatic) - adjective

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'piscina' feminine or masculine?

'Piscina' is always feminine. You must use 'la' or 'una' with it.

What is the difference between 'piscina' and 'pileta'?

They both mean 'swimming pool,' but 'pileta' is the standard term used primarily in Argentina and Uruguay, while 'piscina' is used almost everywhere else in the Spanish-speaking world (except where 'alberca' is preferred).