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parquear means to park — a common term in Mexican Slang. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: August 8, 2025

🌶️ Mexican Slang

parquear

verb • /[par-KEH-ar]/

to park

Example:

Voy a parquear el coche.

I’m going to park the car.

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🧠 What does parquear mean?

In Mexican slang, "parquear" means "to park," specifically a car or other vehicle. It's a casual and common way to say you're going to park or that you've parked somewhere. Think of it as the equivalent of "parking" or "to park" in English casual conversation.

📚 Extra examples

  • Voy a parquear el coche aquí.
    I'm going to park the car here.
  • ¿Dónde parquearon?
    Where did you guys park?
  • Parqueamos cerca del restaurante.
    We parked near the restaurant.
  • No se puede parquear aquí.
    You can't park here.

❓ FAQ

How do you say 'to park' in Spanish?
While "estacionar" is the most common and formal way to say "to park" in Spanish, "parquear" is a popular slang term used in Mexico.
How do you pronounce 'parquear' in Spanish?
It's pronounced par-kay-AR, with the stress on the last syllable.
How do you use 'parquear' in a sentence?
You can use it just like you'd use "to park" in English: "Voy a parquear el carro" (I'm going to park the car). Or, "¿Dónde puedo parquear?" (Where can I park?).
What is the English translation of 'parquear'?
The English translation of 'parquear' is 'to park'.
Does 'parquear' change for gender or number?
No, 'parquear' conjugates like a regular -ar verb but doesn't change based on gender or number of the object parked.
Is 'parquear' common in everyday Spanish?
It's common in Mexico, but less frequent in other Spanish-speaking countries. They would most likely use "estacionar".
Does 'parquear' have slang or double meanings?
While 'parquear' itself means "to park" and doesn't have additional slang meanings, using slang terms always adds an informal flavor to your conversation.
Is 'parquear' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
Yes, it's primarily Mexican slang. In Spain, "aparcar" or "estacionar" are more common.
How do you conjugate 'parquear' in Spanish?
It follows the regular -ar verb conjugation patterns: parqueo, parqueas, parquea, parqueamos, parqueáis, parquean.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "parquear"

Synonyms: estacionar, aparcar

💡 Did You Know?

While "parquear" is common in Mexico, you'll hear "estacionar" or "aparcar" more often in other parts of the Spanish-speaking world. Knowing regional variations like this can really help you blend in!

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