Italian · Travel & Getting Around
"Park" in Italian: parco
il parco
Park in Italian is il parco (eel PAR-koh). City parks are often il parco pubblico; a theme park is un parco divertimenti.
Weekend plan
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How to pronounce parco
Say it
PAR-koh
/ˈpar.ko/
Parco is PAR-koh with a clear open a. Stress the first syllable.
"Park" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il parco | the park Green space in a city or town. | Green space in a city or town. |
| parco pubblico | public park Municipal green space. | Municipal green space. |
| al parco | at / to the park Andiamo al parco. | Andiamo al parco. |
| parco giochi | playground Kids' play area inside or near a park. | Kids' play area inside or near a park. |
How to use parco in real life
- 1Weekend plan
Domani pomeriggio andiamo al parco.
Tomorrow afternoon we're going to the park.
Al parco = a + il.
- 2Meeting point
Ti aspetto vicino all'ingresso del parco.
I'll wait for you near the park entrance.
Del parco for of the park.
- 3With kids
I bambini corrono nel parco ogni sera.
The kids run in the park every evening.
Nel parco for location.
Mistakes English speakers make with parco
Incorrect: Nella parco.
Correct: Nel parco.
Parco is masculine: nel, not nella.
Incorrect: Il park.
Correct: Il parco.
Use Italian parco, not English park.
Good to know
Many Italian towns treat the main parco as a social living room: grandparents, dogs, football, and evening passeggiate. On Sundays the benches fill early and gelato stands appear near the gates.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing where to walk
ChatPal
Facciamo due passi al parco?
Shall we take a walk in the park?
You
Sì. Nel parco c'è più ombra oggi.
Yes. There's more shade in the park today.
ChatPal
Porto l'acqua. Ci vediamo all'ingresso del parco.
I'll bring water. See you at the park entrance.
You
Ok. Tra dieci minuti sono al parco.
Ok. In ten minutes I'll be at the park.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Park" in Italian
Parco or giardino?
Parco is usually larger public green space; giardino can be a garden or smaller planted area.
How do I say to the park?
Al parco (a + il).
What is a parco giochi?
A playground with swings and slides.
Is parking the same word?
No—car parking is il parcheggio.
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