Pabellón (en. Hall)

/pa.be.ˈʝon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Closed construction that serves to house specific activities.
The sports pavilion was inaugurated last year.
El pabellón de deportes se inauguró el año pasado.
Part of a building that contains several rooms or services.
The health pavilion in the hospital is very modern.
El pabellón de salud en el hospital es muy moderno.
Structure that is part of an exhibition or fair.
Our stand will be located in the central pavilion of the fair.
Nuestro stand estará ubicado en el pabellón central de la feria.

Etymology

From Latin 'pabellum', diminutive of 'pavimentum'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sports pavilion
Building intended for sports practice.
pabellón de deportes
exhibition pavilion
Structure where exhibitions or fairs are held.
pabellón de exhibición
industrial pavilion
Area or building intended for industrial activities.
pabellón industrial

Related Words

arena
Large closed space for sporting events or concerts.
arena
hall
Large room or space intended for meetings or events.
salón
building
Construction that has a roof and walls.
edificio

Slang Meanings

In some contexts, it refers to a meeting or party place.
On Saturday, there is a party at the neighborhood pavilion.
El sábado hay una fiesta en el pabellón del barrio.
Humorous use to describe a messy or chaotic place.
His room looks like a pavilion after the party.
Su habitación parece un pabellón después de la fiesta.