noun
la piscina
pool
Lugar grande con agua donde la gente nada y se divierte.
Definition & meaning
Piscina means a swimming pool: an artificial pool of water used for swimming or recreation. It can refer to a public or private pool, indoors or outdoors.
Grammar & word origin
Piscina is a feminine noun: la piscina. Its plural is las piscinas.
It comes from Latin piscīna, meaning “fishpond,” from piscis (“fish”).
Synonyms & antonyms
- alberca — A common alternative in Mexico and some other regions; elsewhere, piscina is more usual.
- pileta — Often used for “swimming pool” in Argentina and Uruguay; in other contexts it can mean a basin or sink.
There is no direct antonym.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Hoy vamos a nadar en la piscina del club.noun
Today we are going to swim in the pool at the club.
Mi hermana nada en la piscina grande.noun
My sister swims in the big pool.
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