Estacionarse (en. To park)
/es.ta.cio.nar.se/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To place a vehicle in a spot for it to remain stopped.
I need to park on the street before entering the store.
Necesito estacionarme en la calle antes de entrar a la tienda.
To stop the vehicle and leave it resting in a designated spot.
I can't park here because there is a sign prohibiting it.
No puedo estacionarme aquí porque hay un cartel que lo prohíbe.
Action of parking a car correctly.
I managed to park perfectly between two cars.
Logré estacionarme perfectamente entre dos coches.
Etymology
It comes from 'estación', which relates to the act of stopping or halting in a place.
Common Phrases and Expressions
parking well
Parking a vehicle in a suitable spot without obstructions.
estacionarse bien
I can't park
Expression indicating the impossibility of parking due to restrictions.
no puedo estacionarme
looking for parking
Action of searching for a place to leave a vehicle.
buscando estacionamiento
Related Words
to park
To place a vehicle in a defined space.
aparcar
parking
Space designated for parking vehicles.
parqueo
vehicle
Means of transport used for moving around.
vehículo
Slang Meanings
To hit the brakes
Be careful when hitting the brakes when you park here.
Ten cuidado al echar el freno cuando te estaciones aquí.
To brake to park
I always brake to park in the right spot.
Siempre freno para aparcar en el lugar correcto.