parque de casas rodantes
/paɾke de kasas ɾodantes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "trailer park" is translated into Spanish as parque de casas rodantes.
Meaning: trailer park (noun)
Which one should you use?
You may also use the more formal Parque de casas móviles to mean "mobile home park".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the word camping is often used in place of "trailer park".
Did you know?
- In many Latin American countries, if you use the term parque, people might think you are referring to a public green space with trees rather than a residential area for mobile homes.
- In some Latin American regions, the word remolque is used instead of casa rodante to describe the trailer, which literally translates to 'tow'.
- The word rodantes in casas rodantes comes from the verb rodar, which means 'to roll' or 'to film a movie'.
Examples in context
- ¿Dónde está el parque de casas móviles más cercano?Where is the nearest mobile home park?
- Vive en un parque de casas rodantes.He lives in a trailer park.
- El parque de casas rodantes es muy tranquilo.The trailer park is very quiet.
- Busco un parque de casas rodantes cerca de aquí.I am looking for a trailer park near here.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are discussing where to stay during a road trip.
- Sofía¿Conoces algún parque de casas rodantes por la zona?Do you know any trailer park in the area?
- DanielSí, hay uno muy cerca de la carretera.Yes, there is one very close to the highway.
- SofíaPerfecto, Daniel, vamos a buscarlo en el mapa.Perfect, Daniel, let's look for it on the map.
- DanielDe acuerdo, yo manejo mientras tú buscas.Alright, I will drive while you look.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
