Portuguese · Travel & Getting Around
"Park" in Portuguese: parque
o parque
Park in Portuguese is o parque. For a playground you may hear parque infantil. Ir ao parque is a classic weekend plan in Brazilian cities.
Weekend plan
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How to pronounce parque
Say it
PAR-kee
/ˈpaʁq.ui/
PAR-kee. Final e is like 'ee'.
"Park" in Portuguese: quick reference
| Portuguese | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| o parque | park City or public green space. | City or public green space. |
| parque infantil | playground Kids' play area. | Kids' play area. |
| parque nacional | national park Nature reserve. | Nature reserve. |
| no parque | in/at the park Location phrase. | Location phrase. |
| praça | square / plaza Smaller urban green; related. | Smaller urban green; related. |
How to use parque in real life
- 1Weekend plan
Vamos caminhar no parque depois do almoço?
Shall we walk in the park after lunch?
No parque for at/in the park.
- 2With kids
As crianças adoram o parque infantil perto de casa.
The kids love the playground near home.
Parque infantil = playground.
- 3Picnic invite
Levo uma toalha e a gente senta no parque.
I'll bring a towel and we'll sit in the park.
Casual picnic line.
Mistakes English speakers make with parque
Incorrect: A parque.
Correct: O parque.
Parque is masculine.
Incorrect: Vamos ao park.
Correct: Vamos ao parque.
Use parque, not English park.
Good to know
Big-city Brazilians treat parks as living rooms: jogging, chimarrão circles in the South, Sunday family picnics, and street vendors nearby. Parque can also mean an amusement park (parque de diversões), so context usually makes the meaning clear.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Meeting for a morning run
ChatPal
A gente se encontra na entrada do parque?
Shall we meet at the park entrance?
You
Sim. Quero correr duas voltas no parque.
Yes. I want to run two loops in the park.
ChatPal
Depois tomamos café perto do parque.
Then we can have coffee near the park.
You
Combinado. O parque fica vazio cedo.
Deal. The park is empty early.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Park" in Portuguese
Park vs praça?
Parque is usually larger. Praça is a square or small plaza.
How do I say playground?
Parque infantil.
How do I say in the park?
No parque.
Masculine or feminine?
Masculine: o parque.
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