cochera
/koˈt͡ʃeɾa/feminine
The English word 'carport' is translated into Spanish as cochera. Wiktionary also lists marquesina.
Meaning: roofed structure for automobile storage (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| cochera | /koˈt͡ʃeɾa/ | feminine |
| marquesina | /maɾkeˈsina/ | Caribbean, feminine |
A carport is a roofed structure used for storing an automobile.
Which one should you use?
cochera is the general term used for both a carport and an enclosed garage, depending on the specific context of the conversation. In Caribbean Spanish, marquesina is often used to refer to a carport or an awning-like covered area.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In the Caribbean, the word marquesina is a common way to refer to a carport or a covered area for a vehicle.
How does it change in a sentence?
cochera is a feminine noun. Consequently, you should use the indefinite article una (e.g., una cochera) rather than the masculine un. The plural form of the word is cocheras.
How do you pronounce it?
/koˈtʃeɾa/
Did you know?
- The root of cochera can be traced back through French and German to the Hungarian city of Kocs, where the original carriages were built.
- In Spain, if you ask for a marquesina, people will likely point you toward a bus stop shelter rather than a place to park a car.
- The word cochera uses the suffix -era, which is the same one used in cafetera to describe a coffee maker.
Examples in context
- En el nuevo edificio de oficinas, se construyó un cobertizo para autos que brinda protección contra los elementos.In the new office building, a carport was built to provide protection against the elements.
- Mi tío tiene una hermosa casa de campo con una cochera sin paredes donde guarda su automóvil.My uncle has a beautiful countryside house with an open-air carport where he keeps his car.
- La cochera es muy amplia.The carport is very spacious.
- Tengo que limpiar la cochera.I have to clean the carport.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are talking about their new house.
- Mateo¿Dónde vas a estacionar el coche?Where are you going to park the car?
- SofíaLo voy a dejar en la cochera.I am going to leave it in the carport.
- MateoEsa cochera es perfecta para ti.That carport is perfect for you.
- SofíaSí, es muy útil.Yes, it is very useful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “carport” translations and entries cochera, marquesina, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cochera, marquesina, CC BY-SA 4.0.
