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piscina

pee-SEE-nahpiˈsi.na

“piscina” means “swimming pool” in Spanish (A man-made basin filled with water for swimming.).

swimming pool, pool

Also: swimming bath
NounfA1
Mexico, Central AmericaArgentina, Uruguay
A rectangular swimming pool filled with clear blue water, featuring a small set of steps and surrounded by a sunny concrete deck.

📝 In Action

Quiero ir a la piscina porque hace mucho calor.

A1

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

La piscina comunitaria abre a las diez de la mañana.

A2

The communal pool opens at ten in the morning.

Estamos buscando una casa que tenga su propia piscina privada.

B1

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)

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "piscina" in Spanish:

pool→swimming bath→swimming 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'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
nadar(to swim) — Verb
nadador(swimmer (male)) — Noun
acuático(aquatic) — Adjective
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Comes directly from the Latin word *piscina*, which originally meant 'fishpond' or 'reservoir.' Over time, the meaning shifted to refer specifically to a place built for swimming.

First recorded: Roman antiquity (in Latin); in Spanish, its modern meaning solidified later.

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: piscinaPortuguese: piscinaFrench: piscine

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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).