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piscina means pool — a common term in Essential Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: February 22, 2026

📘 Essential Spanish

piscina

noun • /[pee-SEE-na]/

pool

Example:

La piscina está abierta hasta las 9.

The pool is open until 9.

🧠 What does piscina mean?

A feminine noun that refers to a swimming pool, which is an artificial structure designed to be filled with water for swimming, diving, or other water-based recreation. It can be a private pool at a home or a public one at a sports center, hotel, or community park.

📚 Extra examples

  • La piscina del hotel está abierta hasta las diez de la noche.
    The hotel's pool is open until ten at night.
  • Aprendí a nadar en la piscina municipal cuando era niño.
    I learned to swim in the municipal pool when I was a child.
  • Prefiero nadar en una piscina climatizada durante el invierno.
    I prefer to swim in a heated pool during the winter.
  • Después de correr, me gusta relajarme en la piscina.
    After running, I like to relax in the pool.

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'piscina' comes from the Latin 'piscīna', which originally meant a fishpond, derived from 'piscis' (fish). Over time, its meaning evolved in Romance languages to refer to pools for bathing and swimming.

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "piscina"

Synonyms: alberca, pileta

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'pool' in Spanish?
The most common word for 'pool' in Spanish is 'piscina'. In some Latin American countries, 'alberca' is also frequently used, and 'pileta' is common in Argentina and Uruguay.
How do you pronounce 'piscina' in Spanish?
The pronunciation is /pisˈθina/ in Castilian Spanish (with the 'c' as 'th') and /piˈsina/ in Latin American Spanish (with the 'c' as 's'). The stress falls on the second syllable: pees-SEE-nah.
How do you use 'piscina' in a sentence?
As a feminine noun, 'piscina' is used with feminine articles like 'la' or 'una'. For example: 'Vamos a la piscina para refrescarnos' (Let's go to the pool to cool off).
What is the English translation of 'piscina'?
The direct English translation of 'piscina' is 'swimming pool' or simply 'pool'.
Does 'piscina' change for gender or number?
'Piscina' is a feminine noun and does not change for gender. For the plural form, add an 's' to make 'piscinas'. For example, 'Hay dos piscinas en el complejo' (There are two pools in the complex).
Is 'piscina' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'piscina' is a very common and essential word used in everyday conversation, especially in contexts related to summer, sports, leisure, and housing.
Does 'piscina' have slang or double meanings?
Generally, 'piscina' does not have common slang or secondary meanings. It consistently refers to a swimming pool. In some literary or figurative contexts, it could describe a large quantity of a liquid.
Is 'piscina' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
Yes, there are regional variations. 'Piscina' is the standard term in Spain and many Latin American countries. However, in Mexico and some parts of Central America, 'alberca' is more common. In Argentina and Uruguay, the word 'pileta' is frequently used.

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