atracciones
/atɾaɡθjones/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'amusement park rides' is translated into Spanish as atracciones.
atracciones refers to the mechanical structures or attractions, such as roller coasters, designed for entertainment at a theme park. While atracciones is the standard term, adding de feria to the end specifies that you are talking about fairground rides specifically.
What does it mean word for word?
The word atracciones literally means 'attractions'.
Which one should you use?
The singular form atracción is used when referring to a single ride.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Regional variations include juegos de feria in Mexico, atracciones de feria in Spain and juegos mecánicos in Argentina.
How do you pronounce it?
/atɾaɡθjones/
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the word montaña rusa is used for roller coasters, which literally translates to 'Russian mountain'.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, the word feria refers not just to the park, but to the entire festive atmosphere of a seasonal carnival including the food and music.
- In Spanish, the word atracción can refer to a ride or a tourist landmark, meaning a person might say they are going to an atracción and be referring to a museum rather than a roller coaster.
Examples in context
- Me encanta subirme a las atracciones de este parque.I love going on the rides in this park.
- Las atracciones del parque son muy divertidas.The amusement park rides are very fun.
- ¿Cuáles son tus atracciones favoritas?What are your favorite rides?
- Hay demasiadas atracciones en este lugar.There are too many rides in this place.
Example conversation
Javier and Elena are standing at the entrance of a theme park.
- JavierElena, ¿cuáles atracciones quieres probar primero?Elena, which rides do you want to try first?
- ElenaQuiero ir a las atracciones de agua.I want to go to the water rides.
- JavierYo prefiero las atracciones más rápidas.I prefer the faster rides.
- ElenaEstá bien, busquemos esas atracciones ahora.All right, let's look for those rides now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
