fui a acampar
/fwi a akampaɾ/from spelling rules
fui a acampar is the Spanish way to say "I went camping".
This phrase is used to say that you spent time outdoors staying in a tent.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of fui (I went), a (to) and acampar (to camp).
Which one should you use?
You may also encounter the colloquial anglicism fui de camping.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some regions, particularly in Spain, people may use the anglicism fui de camping instead of fui a acampar.
Did you know?
- In some regions, using the reflexive me fui instead of fui when saying me fui de camping transforms the action from a simple activity into a personal getaway or escape.
- While acampar refers to the activity, Spanish uses the noun campamento to describe both a summer camp for children and a military encampment.
- The verb acampar is not actually a direct descendant of the Latin word for field, but was instead borrowed from the Italian verb accampare.
Examples in context
- Fui a acampar con mi familia.I went camping with my family.This sentence is useful for showing how to say that you went camping with your family using fui a acampar.Tatoeba #859522 by cdani, translation #256514 by CK
- Fui de camping durante el fin de semana pasado para disfrutar de la naturaleza.I went camping last weekend to enjoy nature.
- ¡Me fui de campamento y fue increíble! Pude desconectar totalmente.I went camping, and it was amazing! I was able to disconnect completely.
- Fui a acampar el fin de semana pasado.I went camping last weekend.
- No pude ir porque fui a acampar solo.I couldn't go because I went camping alone.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about their vacations.
- Elena¿Qué hiciste en tus vacaciones, Mateo?What did you do on your vacation, Mateo?
- MateoFui a acampar a las montañas.I went camping in the mountains.
- Elena¡Qué bien! ¿Hizo buen tiempo?That's great! Was the weather good?
- MateoSí, estuvo perfecto.Yes, it was perfect.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, acampar, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
