piscina
Colombia, everyday
In Colombia a swimming pool is piscina. That is the word used in hotels, clubs and homes. It is also called pileta.
Meaning: swimming pool (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| piscina | Colombia, everyday |
| pileta | other regions |
Piscina is feminine, so you say la piscina. You can add para niños or climatizada to describe it. In other countries you may hear alberca in Mexico or pileta in Argentina, but in Colombia piscina is the normal word.
Did you know?
- Piscina comes from the Latin word for a fishpond.
Examples in context
- Vamos a la piscina.Let us go to the pool.
- El hotel tiene una piscina grande.The hotel has a big pool.
- La piscina está abierta hasta las seis.The pool is open until six.
Example conversation
A family checks into a hotel in Santa Marta.
- Padre¿A qué hora abre la piscina?What time does the pool open?
- RecepcionistaA las ocho de la mañana.At eight in the morning.
- PadrePerfecto, gracias.Perfect, thanks.
