piscina inflable
/pisθina inflable/from spelling rules
The Spanish phrase for inflatable pool is piscina inflable.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of piscina (pool) and inflable (inflatable).
Is it said differently in some regions?
Depending on the region, different words for pool are used. In Mexico and parts of Latin America, alberca inflable is often used instead of piscina inflable. In Chile, people use the term piscina de goma to refer to an inflatable pool. In Argentina, the preferred term in informal contexts is pileta inflable.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural suffix -s, resulting in piscinas inflables.
How do you pronounce it?
/pisθina inflable/
Did you know?
- The word pileta used in Argentina can refer to both a swimming pool and a kitchen sink depending on the context.
- The word piscina originates from the Latin word for a 'fishpond', which were used by Romans to keep fish for eating.
- The word piscina is actually a 'learned borrowing', meaning it entered the Spanish language through formal, written Latin rather than through common daily speech.
Examples in context
- Tengo una piscina inflable en mi patio trasero.I have an inflatable pool in my backyard.
- Necesitamos una piscina hinchable para la fiesta de cumpleaños.We need an inflatable pool for the birthday party.
- Los niños se divierten mucho en la pileta inflable.The kids have a lot of fun in the inflatable pool.
- Vamos a comprar una piscina inflable de plástico para el verano.We are going to buy a plastic inflatable pool for the summer.
- Compré una piscina inflable para el jardín.I bought an inflatable pool for the garden.
- ¿Dónde pusiste la piscina inflable?Where did you put the inflatable pool?
- La piscina inflable es muy pequeña para nosotros.The inflatable pool is very small for us.
Example conversation
Elena and Mateo are preparing for a hot day in the backyard.
- Elena¿Podemos usar tu piscina inflable hoy?Can we use your inflatable pool today?
- MateoSí, pero necesito llenarla con agua primero.Yes, but I need to fill it with water first.
- ElenaYo te ayudo con la manguera, Mateo.I will help you with the hose, Mateo.
- MateoGracias, Elena, será muy divertido.Thanks, Elena, it will be a lot of fun.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries inflable, piscina, CC BY-SA 4.0.
