Acampar (en. Camp)

/akaɱˈpaɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To be or stay in a place like a camp.
We are going to camp in the mountains this weekend.
Vamos a acampar en la montaña este fin de semana.
To set up a tent to spend the night outdoors.
We camped by the lake during our vacation.
Acampamos junto al lago durante nuestras vacaciones.
To organize outdoor recreational activities that include temporary accommodations.
The scouts camp in different places every summer.
Los scouts acampan en diferentes lugares cada verano.

Etymology

From the French 'camper', which means 'to set up a tent' or 'to establish a camp.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

camping on the beach
To establish a camp on the shore of the sea.
acampar en la playa
camping in the mountains
To set up a camp in a mountainous area.
acampar en la montaña
camping with friends
To spend time outdoors with friends at a campsite.
acampar con amigos

Related Words

campground
A place prepared to host campers.
campamento
tent
A portable structure used for camping.
tienda de campaña
hiking
Activity of walking on trails or mountains.
senderismo

Slang Meanings

To have a good time in a specific place.
This weekend we are going to camp at the country house.
Este fin de semana vamos a acampar en la casa de campo.
To stay in one place for an extended period.
That party was so good that we decided to camp until dawn.
Esa fiesta fue tan buena que decidimos acampar hasta el amanecer.