parque temático
/paɾke tematiko/from spelling rulesmasculine
The English phrase "theme park" is translated into Spanish as parque temático.
parque temático refers to an amusement park that has one or more specific central themes (noun).
Meaning: amusement park that has one or more specific central themes (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of parque (park) and temático (thematic/themed).
Which one should you use?
While parque temático implies a specific subject or story, parque de atracciones is a more general term for an amusement park focused on rides.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, parque temático is widely used and understood. In Mexico, you can use the term parque de diversiones colloquially.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form changes both the noun and the adjective to match: parques temáticos.
Did you know?
- The word parque is a linguistic traveler that moved from Latin to Old French and then into Spanish. It was first recorded in the Spanish language in 1607.
- In many Latin American countries, calling a place a parque de diversiones suggests a local carnival with games and rides, whereas parque temático is often reserved for massive, high-budget resorts like Disney.
- While parque temático describes the venue, the root word tema also means 'topic'. In a Spanish classroom, a teacher refers to a specific lesson or subject of study as a tema.
Examples in context
- El parque temático fue cerrado definitivamente el mes pasado.The theme park was closed down last month.This sentence is useful for seeing how to describe a theme park that has been closed down.Tatoeba #5992957 by albrusgher, translation #327086 by CK
- Disculpe, ¿podría indicarme cómo llegar al parque temático más cercano?Excuse me, could you tell me how to get to the nearest theme park?
- ¿Es posible comprar las boletas para el parque de atracciones por adelantado?Is it possible to buy tickets for the theme park in advance?
- ¡Vayamos al parque de diversiones este fin de semana! Seguro que nos divertiremos mucho.Let's go to the theme park this weekend! We're sure to have a great time.
- Ese parque temático es muy popular entre los niños.That theme park is very popular among children.
- Queremos visitar un parque temático este verano.We want to visit a theme park this summer.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are planning a trip.
- SofíaMateo, ¿vamos a un parque temático mañana?Mateo, shall we go to a theme park tomorrow?
- MateoMe parece una idea genial, Sofía.That sounds like a great idea, Sofía.
- SofíaTengo que comprar las entradas en línea.I have to buy the tickets online.
- MateoPerfecto, yo busco cómo llegar al parque temático.Perfect, I will look up how to get to the theme park.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “theme park” translations and entries parque temático, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries parque, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
