parco
/ˈpar.ko/masculine
The English word "park" (meaning a ground for recreation) is parco in Italian.
The word parco is used to describe recreational areas, ranging from large city parks to smaller neighborhood parks. If you are referring specifically to a playground or an amusement park, the phrase parco giochi is used. While parco refers to the land itself, if you need to talk about a parking lot or a designated parking area, use the noun parcheggio.
Meaning: ground for recreation (noun)
Which one should you use?
It is important to distinguish between the various meanings of "park" in English. Use parco for a recreational area. For the action of bringing a vehicle to a halt, use the verb parcheggiare. If you are referring to the place where vehicles are kept, such as a parking lot, use the noun parcheggio.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine noun parco has the plural form parchi.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈpar.ko/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the word parco can be used as an adjective meaning 'frugal' or 'sparing', derived from the Latin parcus.
- In some historical contexts, a parco could refer specifically to an enclosed hunting ground for nobility, rather than a public space for everyone.
- The word parco is also used in the phrase parco tecnologico to describe a science or technology park.
Examples in context
- Tom è nel parco.Tom is in the park.This sentence shows the use of parco to indicate location.Tatoeba #11218833 by Guybrush88, translation #2548581 by CK
- Vai in un parco.Go to a park.This sentence uses parco to indicate direction toward a park.Tatoeba #13286439 by Guybrush88, translation #10328221 by Amastan
- Lei va al parco.She goes to the park.This sentence shows how to express movement to a park using the prepositional phrase with parco.Tatoeba #13286468 by Guybrush88, translation #9202863 by DJ_Saidez
- Puoi indicarmi dove si trova il parco più vicino?Can you tell me where the nearest park is?
- Il giardino pubblico è un luogo perfetto per rilassarsi.The public park is a perfect place to relax.
- La villa comunale è famosa per le sue splendide fontane.The villa comunale is famous for its beautiful fountains.
- Andiamo al parco pubblico a fare una passeggiata.Let's go to the public park for a walk.
- Il parco cittadino è un posto ideale per far giocare i bambini.The city park is an ideal place for children to play.
- Vorrei passare una giornata tranquilla in un parco.I would like to spend a peaceful day in a park.
- Ho visitato un parco meraviglioso pieno di alberi secolari.I visited a marvelous park full of ancient trees.
- Ci vediamo al parco domani pomeriggio.Let's meet at the park tomorrow afternoon.
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Example conversation
Matteo and Giulia are planning a walk.
- MatteoTi va di andare al parco?Do you want to go to the park?
- GiuliaSì, è un'ottima idea.Yes, that is a great idea.
- MatteoPorto io l'acqua per noi.I will bring the water for us.
- GiuliaPerfetto, io arrivo tra poco.Perfect, I will arrive shortly.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “park” translations and entries parco, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries parco, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
