Piscina (en. Pool)

/pisˈsina/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A receptacle of water for bathing.
I like to swim in the pool during the summer.
Me gusta nadar en la piscina durante el verano.
A structure intended for swimming.
The hotel has an Olympic-sized pool.
El hotel tiene una piscina olímpica.
Water accumulated in a closed space.
The pool filled up quickly after the rain.
La piscina se llenó rápidamente después de la lluvia.

Etymology

From Latin 'piscīna', which means 'body of water, pond'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

go to the pool
To go swimming or enjoy at a pool.
hacer piscina
be in the pool
To be in the area where the pool is located.
estar en la piscina
vacation at the pool
To spend the holidays enjoying the water in the pool.
vacaciones en la piscina

Related Words

swimming
Activity of moving the body in water.
natación
water
Liquid substance that fills the pool.
agua
bathing
Action of submerging oneself in the water.
baño

Slang Meanings

Little pool
Let's go to the little pool to swim.
Vamos a la canchita a nadar.
Small pool
I filled the small pool for the kids.
Llené la piletita para los niños.