entrada (para coches)
feminine
The English word 'driveway' is translated into Spanish as entrada (para coches). Wiktionary also lists badén.
Meaning: short private road that leads to a house or garage (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| entrada (para coches) | feminine | |
| badén | /baˈden/ | masculine |
A driveway is a short private road leading to a house or garage. While the full phrase entrada (para coches) is very clear, speakers often use the single word entrada to refer to a driveway when the context of a house is clear.
Which one should you use?
The term entrada (para coches) specifically describes the driveway, whereas badén refers to a speed bump or a dip in the road and should not be used to describe the driveway itself.
How does it change in a sentence?
The default form entrada (para coches) is a feminine noun. The term badén is a masculine noun.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use badén when you mean a driveway. This word actually means a speed bump.
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, the word entrada is used for everything from a driveway and a front door to a ticket for a movie or a concert.
- The word badén traces its roots back to the Arabic word baṭin, meaning 'belly' or 'interior'.
- In some Latin American contexts, badén can refer to a dry riverbed that allows vehicles to cross a stream, rather than just a man-made speed bump.
Examples in context
- El coche está en la entrada.The car is in the driveway.
Example conversation
Lucía tells Mateo where to park his car.
- LucíaMateo, deja el coche en la entrada (para coches).Mateo, leave the car in the driveway.
- Mateo¿Hay espacio suficiente allí?Is there enough space there?
- LucíaSí, cabe perfectamente en la entrada (para coches).Yes, it fits perfectly in the driveway.
- MateoEstá bien, lo estaciono ahora.Alright, I'll park it now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “driveway” translations and entries badén, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries badén, entrada, CC BY-SA 4.0.
