Spanish vocabulary · Beginner
How to Say Swimming Pool in Spanish
Piscina · noun · pee-SEE-nah
The word 'piscina' refers to a constructed basin filled with water used for swimming, recreation, or exercise. In Mexico, 'alberca' is the preferred term, while in Argentina and Uruguay, 'pileta' is commonly used.
Pronounced pee-SEE-nah, with stress on the second syllable. The 'c' before 'i' produces an 's' sound in Latin America and a 'th' sound in most of Spain.
Los niños se divierten en la piscina durante el verano.
The children have fun in the swimming pool during summer.
Swimming Pool in Spanish: Quick Reference
Below are the most common Spanish words for swimming pool, with pronunciation and regional usage notes.
| Spanish | English | Pronunciation | Region / Register |
|---|---|---|---|
| piscina | swimming pool | pee-SEE-nah | Default, widely understood |
| alberca | swimming pool | Mexico | |
| pileta | swimming pool | Argentina |
How Native Speakers Use Piscina
Real example sentences across three contexts you'll actually run into.
Summer activity
Vamos a nadar en la piscina este fin de semana.
Let's go swim in the pool this weekend.
Common invitation for recreational swimming.
Hotel amenity
Reservamos un hotel con piscina cubierta para las vacaciones.
We booked a hotel with an indoor pool for the holidays.
Describing amenities when traveling, using 'piscina cubierta' for an indoor pool.
Children playing
Mi hija aprendió a nadar en la alberca del vecino.
My daughter learned to swim in the neighbor's pool.
Using the Mexican variant in a family context.
Avoid These Mistakes When Using Piscina
False cognate with pisces
Incorrect: Vamos a la pisces a nadar.
Correct: Vamos a la piscina a nadar.
Pisces refers to the zodiac sign, not a swimming pool.
Gender confusion
Incorrect: El piscina está limpio.
Correct: La piscina está limpia.
Piscina is feminine, requiring feminine articles and adjective agreement.
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Common Questions About Swimming Pool in Spanish
- What is the difference between piscina and alberca?
- Both words mean swimming pool, but 'piscina' is used in Spain and most of South America, while 'alberca' is the preferred term in Mexico and parts of Central America.
- Is pileta only used for swimming pools?
- In Argentina and Uruguay, 'pileta' can refer to both a swimming pool and a kitchen sink, so context determines the meaning in conversation.
- How do I say 'indoor pool' in Spanish?
- The phrase 'piscina cubierta' or 'piscina interior' is used to describe an indoor pool, with 'cubierta' being more common in everyday speech.