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    Alberca (en. Swimming pool)

    /al'berka/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A swimming pool or an artificial pond used for swimming or playing.
    The children had a lot of fun in the pool during the summer.
    Los niños se divirtieron mucho en la alberca durante el verano.
    A place of rest during hot weather that offers refreshment.
    The hotel pool is perfect for relaxing in the sun.
    La alberca del hotel es ideal para relajarse al sol.
    In some countries, it refers to a larger body of water, such as a pond.
    The pool in the countryside attracts various species of birds.
    La alberca en el campo atrae a diversas especies de aves.

    Etymology

    From the Hispano-Arabic 'al-birqa', which means 'ponds' or 'water reservoirs'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to jump into the pool
    To enter the pool to swim or cool off.
    echarse a la alberca
    to take a dip
    To quickly enter the water of the pool.
    hacer un chapuzón
    wave pool
    A type of pool that simulates waves.
    alberca de olas

    Related Words

    swimming
    Activity of swimming, usually performed in a pool.
    natación
    refreshing
    Adjective that describes the feeling of freshness when entering a pool.
    refrescante
    summer
    Season of the year when many people use the pool more frequently.
    verano

    Slang Meanings

    Little pool
    Let's go to the neighborhood little pool to swim.
    Vamos a la alberquita del barrio a nadar.
    Big pool
    That big pool is perfect for a party.
    Esa albercón es perfecta para una fiesta.