glamping
/ɡlampinɡ/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'glamping' can be translated into Spanish as glamping.
The term glamping refers to a form of camping that includes luxury amenities and comfortable facilities.
Which one should you use?
While glamping is a direct use of the English term, you can also use more descriptive Spanish phrases. Camping de lujo and Camping de alta gama are formal ways to express the concept, whereas Camping con todas las comodidades is an informal way to describe camping with all the comforts.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, the Anglicism glamping is commonly understood, as is the phrase camping de lujo. In Spain, you can use acampada con encanto to mean 'charming camping'.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡlampinɡ/
Did you know?
- While glamping is an English loanword, Spanish often uses the phrase de lujo to describe luxury items. This phrase is so common that it can describe anything from a luxury tent to a high-quality sandwich.
- The term alta gama used for luxury glamping is borrowed from the automotive and electronics industries to describe 'high-end' specifications.
- In Spain, the word encanto in acampada con encanto carries a connotation of being 'spellbinding' or 'magical', moving beyond the simple English meaning of 'charming'.
Examples in context
- Camping de alta gamaHigh-end camping
- Camping con todas las comodidadesCamping with all the comforts
- El glamping es más cómodo que el camping tradicional.Glamping is more comfortable than traditional camping.
- Me encanta la idea de ir de glamping.I love the idea of going glamping.
Example conversation
Lucía and Daniel are discussing their holiday plans.
- Lucía¿Quieres ir de camping este verano, Daniel?Do you want to go camping this summer, Daniel?
- DanielPrefiero el glamping porque quiero dormir en una cama.I prefer glamping because I want to sleep in a bed.
- LucíaTienes razón, el glamping es mucho más relajante.You're right, glamping is much more relaxing.
- DanielBusquemos un buen sitio para el glamping entonces.Let's look for a good glamping site then.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
