Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Park in Spanish: Parque & Estacionar
Parque · noun (masculine) / verb · PAHR-keh
Park has two meanings in Spanish. The noun (a park with trees) is parque (masculine). The verb (to park a car) is estacionar in Latin America or aparcar in Spain. The parking lot is estacionamiento (Latin America) or aparcamiento (Spain).
PAHR-keh (parque) / ehs-tah-syoh-NAHR (estacionar) / ah-pahr-KAHR (aparcar).
Los niños juegan en el parque todas las tardes.
The children play in the park every afternoon.
Park in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for park, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| parque | park | PAHR-keh | Default, widely understood |
| estacionar | park | verb: to park a car | |
| aparcar | park | Spain: to park a car |
How Native Speakers Use Parque
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
The green space
Vamos a caminar al parque después de cenar.
Let's walk to the park after dinner.
Parque is the universal word for a park or public green space.
Parking a car (Latin America)
No encuentro dónde estacionar el carro.
I can't find where to park the car.
Estacionar is standard across Latin America for parking a vehicle.
Parking a car (Spain)
Es imposible aparcar en el centro los sábados.
It's impossible to park downtown on Saturdays.
Aparcar is the standard verb in Spain.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Parque
Using parquear in formal writing
Incorrect: Parqueé el auto aquí.
Correct: Estacioné el auto aquí.
Parquear (from English park) is informal slang in some Latin American countries. Estacionar is the standard verb; aparcar is used in Spain.
Confusing parque with parking
Incorrect: Dejé el coche en el parque. (intending: parking lot)
Correct: Dejé el coche en el estacionamiento.
Parque is a green space with trees. Estacionamiento (or parking/aparcamiento) is where you leave cars.
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Common Questions About Park in Spanish
- How do you say park in Spanish?
- The green space is parque. To park a car is estacionar (Latin America) or aparcar (Spain).
- What is a parking lot in Spanish?
- Estacionamiento in Latin America, aparcamiento in Spain. The informal word parking is also widely understood as a loanword.
- Is parquear correct Spanish?
- Parquear is used colloquially in Colombia, Central America, and the Caribbean, but it is not standard. Estacionar is preferred in formal contexts.