Pabellones (en. Pavilions)

/pabeˈʎones/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Large structure used for events or exhibitions.
The exhibition pavilion hosted the technology fair.
El pabellón de exposiciones albergó la feria de tecnología.
Part of a building designated for a specific use.
The sports pavilion is where basketball events take place.
El pabellón deportivo es donde se realizan los eventos de baloncesto.
Space or venue intended to serve a group of people, as in an institution.
The hospital pavilions are designed to cater to different specialties.
Los pabellones del hospital están diseñados para atender diferentes especialidades.

Etymology

From Latin 'pabellum', diminutive of 'pabellum' meaning 'covering'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

event pavilion
Place intended for the celebration of events and meetings.
pabellón de eventos
exhibition pavilion
Facility used to showcase products or artistic activities.
pabellón de exhibiciones
sports pavilion
Building or space specifically designed for sports practices.
pabellón deportivo

Related Words

pavilion
English term referring to a pavilion, generally in contexts of architecture or events.
pavilion
exhibition
Act of showing something to the public, often held in a pavilion.
exposición
event
Scheduled activity typically held in a pavilion.
evento

Slang Meanings

Refers to an area of noise or party.
That party got really good; it felt like a pavilion.
Esa fiesta se puso muy buena, parecía un pabellón.
Can be used to refer to a group of people coming together to do something.
That group of friends always gathers in the pavilion.
Ese grupo de amigos siempre se junta en el pabellón.