quiosco
/ˈkjosko/masculine
The English word kiosk is translated into Spanish as quiosco. Wiktionary also lists kiosco.
Meaning: enclosed structure where cigarettes, magazines, etc are sold (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| quiosco | /ˈkjosko/ | masculine |
| kiosco | /ˈkjosko/ | masculine |
A kiosk refers to an enclosed structure where cigarettes, magazines, etc are sold.
Which one should you use?
Both quiosco and kiosco are used to mean the same thing. The spelling with qu is the traditional Spanish spelling, while the spelling with k is a more modern, anglicized variant that is widely accepted.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of both variants is formed by adding -s: quioscos or kioscos.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkjosko/
Did you know?
- The word quiosco actually traces its lineage back to a Persian word for a garden pavilion. It traveled through Turkish and French before arriving in Spanish and English.
- In Spain, quioscos are the primary distribution points for 'loteria' tickets, making these small stalls essential to the country's deep cultural obsession with the lottery.
- While quiosco usually means a small booth, in various Latin American regions it can refer to a large, ornate gazebo or open-air pavilion located in a public square.
Examples in context
- En ese quiosco venden flores.In that kiosk they sell flowers.This sentence shows how to describe what is sold at a quiosco.Tatoeba #7728647 by arh, translation #7782715 by shekitten
- Voy al quiosco, a por el periódico.I'm going to the kiosk for the newspaper.This sentence shows a person going to a quiosco to buy a newspaper.Tatoeba #7728645 by arh, translation #9584727 by DJ_Saidez
- Antes de coger el bus, siempre me paso por el kiosco a comprar regaliz.Before catching the bus, I always stop by the kiosk to buy some licorice.This sentence shows a person stopping by a kiosco to buy licorice.Tatoeba #7885624 by Seael, translation #10614178 by sangelo
- Me gustaría comprar una revista en el quiosco de la esquina.I would like to buy a magazine at the kiosk on the corner.
- El puesto de ventas de comida tiene los mejores antojitos en toda la feria.The food kiosk has the best snacks in the entire fair.
- Puedes obtener información sobre el festival en la caseta principal.You can get information about the festival at the main kiosk.
- Ayer compré unos dulces deliciosos en el puestito de la plaza.Yesterday, I bought some delicious sweets at the kiosk in the square.
- Vamos a tomar unas cervezas en el chiringuito junto al mar.Let's go have some beers at the beach kiosk by the sea.
- En el puesto de periódicos podrás encontrar los últimos titulares.At the newspaper kiosk, you'll find the latest headlines.
- Todos los veranos visito el ventorrillo de la playa para comer pescaíto frito.Every summer, I visit the beach kiosk to eat fried fish.
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and María are walking in a park.
- AlejandroMira, hay un quiosco de revistas allí.Look, there is a magazine kiosk over there.
- María¿Quieres comprar algo, Alejandro?Do you want to buy something, Alejandro?
- AlejandroSí, necesito un cuaderno de ese quiosco.Yes, I need a notebook from that kiosk.
- MaríaVale, yo te espero aquí.Okay, I will wait for you here.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “kiosk” translations and entries quiosco, kiosco, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries kiosco, quiosco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
