How to Say "barracks" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “barracks” is “cuartel” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Los soldados deben regresar al cuartel antes de las seis.
The soldiers must return to the barracks before six o'clock.
El cuartel general se estableció en el centro de la ciudad.
The general headquarters were established in the center of the city.
Pasó tres años de servicio en un cuartel cerca de la frontera.
He spent three years of service in a military base near the border.
Gender Reminder
Even though 'cuartel' ends in -l, it is a masculine noun, so use 'el cuartel' or 'un cuartel'.
Using 'cuarto'
Mistake: “Using 'cuarto' (room/quarter) when you mean the military facility.”
Correction: Use 'cuartel' for the large military building or base; 'cuarto' is just a single room.
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