no estacionar
/no estaθjonaɾ/from spelling rules
no estacionar is the Spanish phrase for "no parking".
This phrase is used as an instruction or a sign to indicate that parking a vehicle is not allowed in a specific area.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of the negation no and the infinitive verb estacionar, which means "to park".
Which one should you use?
While no estacionar is a common instruction, prohibido estacionar is a more formal way to state that parking is prohibited, translating to "parking prohibited".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the form no aparques can be used instead of no estaciones. In Colombia and Ecuador, it is common to use the formal third-person singular imperative No estacione.
How do you pronounce it?
/no estaθjonaɾ/
Did you know?
- While estacionar means 'to park', the noun estación can refer to a train station or a season of the year.
- In certain Latin American urban cultures, a sign saying no estacionar is sometimes treated as a suggestion rather than a rule unless a tow truck is pictured.
- The verb estacionar shares its ancient roots with the English word 'station', as both derive from the Latin 'stare', meaning 'to stand'.
Examples in context
- Por favor, recuerda que está prohibido estacionar aquí. No estacionar.Please, remember that parking is prohibited here. No parking.
- En esta zona, no se permite estacionar. Sanciones aplicables.In this area, parking is not permitted. Sanctions applicable.
- Prohibido estacionar en esta área. Utilice el estacionamiento designado más cercano.Parking prohibited in this area. Use the nearest designated parking.
- Amigo, el dueño de la tienda se enfada si aparcas aquí.Friend, the shop owner gets angry if you park here.
- Por favor, no estacione aquí. Zona de carga.Please, do not park here. Loading zone.
- No aparques el coche aquí.Don't park the car here.
- En este barrio, no dejes el auto en la calle.In this neighborhood, don't leave the car in the street.
- Hay un cartel de no estacionar allí.There is a no parking sign there.
- No estacionar frente a la entrada, por favor.Do not park in front of the entrance, please.
- Mira, dice no estacionar en esta calle.Look, it says no parking on this street.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are looking for a place to park their car.
- Daniel¿Podemos dejar el coche aquí, Sofía?Can we leave the car here, Sofía?
- SofíaNo, Daniel, mira el cartel de no estacionar.No, Daniel, look at the no parking sign.
- DanielTienes razón, no lo había visto.You are right, I hadn't seen it.
- SofíaBusquemos otro lugar para el coche.Let's look for another place for the car.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries estacionar, no, CC BY-SA 4.0.
