aparcar means to park (a vehicle) — a common term in Travel Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.
📅 Published: October 1, 2025
aparcar
verb • /[ah-par-KAR]/
to park (a vehicle)
Example:
Puedes aparcar en la calle lateral.
You can park on the side street.
🧠 What does aparcar mean?
Aparcar means 'to park' a vehicle. It's the most common way to talk about parking cars, motorcycles, and other vehicles in Spanish. You can use it in most situations, from parking on the street to leaving your car in a parking garage.
📚 Extra examples
- Voy a aparcar el coche aquí.
I'm going to park the car here. - ¿Dónde puedo aparcar la moto?
Where can I park the motorcycle? - Es difícil aparcar en el centro.
It's difficult to park downtown. - Aparqué el coche en el parking.
I parked the car in the parking garage. - No se puede aparcar aquí.
You can't park here.
💡 Did You Know?
In some Spanish-speaking regions, you might also hear 'estacionar,' which is a more formal synonym for 'aparcar.'
🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "aparcar"
Synonyms: estacionar
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❓ FAQ
How do you say 'to park' in Spanish?
The most common way to say 'to park' in Spanish is 'aparcar'.
How do you pronounce 'aparcar' in Spanish?
It's pronounced ah-par-CAR, with the stress on the last syllable.
How do you use 'aparcar' in a sentence?
Here are some examples: 'Voy a aparcar el coche' (I'm going to park the car), '¿Dónde puedo aparcar?' (Where can I park?), 'No aparques aquí' (Don't park here).
What is the English translation of 'aparcar'?
The English translation of 'aparcar' is 'to park'.
Does 'aparcar' change for gender or number?
No, 'aparcar' is conjugated like a regular -ar verb, but the meaning doesn't change based on gender or number of the vehicle.
Is 'aparcar' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'aparcar' is very common in everyday Spanish. You'll hear it frequently in conversations about driving and transportation.
Does 'aparcar' have slang or double meanings?
While 'aparcar' primarily means 'to park' a vehicle, it can sometimes be used informally with a more figurative meaning, like 'to set something aside' or 'to put something on hold.' For example, 'Voy a aparcar este proyecto por ahora' (I'm going to put this project on hold for now).
Is 'aparcar' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The word 'aparcar' is understood and used throughout the Spanish-speaking world, with no significant differences in meaning.
How do you conjugate 'aparcar' in Spanish?
Here's the present tense: yo aparco, tú aparcas, él/ella/usted aparca, nosotros/nosotras aparcamos, vosotros/vosotras aparcáis, ellos/ellas/ustedes aparcan.
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