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How to Say "garage" in Spanish

The most common Spanish word for “garage” is “garaje” — use 'garaje' when referring to a place where you park or store a vehicle, like your home's garage or a public parking structure..

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garaje

gah-RAH-heh/gaˈɾa.xe/

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Use 'garaje' when referring to a place where you park or store a vehicle, like your home's garage or a public parking structure.
A simple colorful illustration showing a red car parked inside a typical residential garage structure with the overhead door partially open.

Examples

Mi coche está aparcado en el garaje.

My car is parked in the garage.

La puerta del garaje no cierra bien.

The garage door doesn't close properly.

Necesitamos alquilar una plaza de garaje en el centro.

We need to rent a parking space in the center.

Masculine Noun Rule

'Garaje' is a masculine word, so you must always use the masculine article 'el' before it: 'el garaje', not 'la garaje'.

Pronunciation of J

Mistake: “Pronouncing the 'j' like the English 'j' sound (like in 'Jeep').”

Correction: The Spanish 'j' is pronounced like a strong English 'h' sound, particularly in Spain (gah-RAH-heh). In some Latin American regions, it is softer.

taller

/tah-YER//taˈʎeɾ/

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Use 'taller' when referring to a place where vehicles are repaired or serviced, essentially a mechanic's shop.
A brightly lit interior of a carpentry workshop showing a wooden workbench, various hand tools hanging neatly on the wall, and a piece of unfinished furniture.

Examples

Mi padre lleva el coche al taller cada seis meses.

My father takes the car to the repair shop every six months.

El artista trabaja en su taller hasta muy tarde.

The artist works in their studio until very late.

Necesitamos un electricista para el taller de la fábrica.

We need an electrician for the factory workshop.

Masculine Noun

Even though 'taller' ends in -er, it is always a masculine word, so you must use 'el' or 'un' before it: 'el taller'.

Using 'taller' for a home garage

Mistake: “Voy a poner el coche en el taller (when referring to a home garage).”

Correction: Use 'garaje' or 'cochera' for a garage at home. 'Taller' implies a commercial or professional workspace.

Garaje vs. Taller Confusion

The most common mistake is using 'garaje' when you actually mean a place where cars are fixed. Remember, 'garaje' is for parking, while 'taller' is for repairs. Don't ask where to park your car at the 'taller'!

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