Meaning
park, garden
In a sentence
Andiamo al parco dopo cena con i bambini.
We're going to the park after dinner with the kids.
Hai visto il nuovo parco vicino alla scuola?
Have you seen the new park near the school?
Oggi non posso correre al parco, piove troppo.
Today I can't run in the park, it's raining too much.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| parco | masculine · singular |
| parchi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use parco for a public green space. Giardino is usually a smaller garden, often private or attached to a house.
- For amusement park, say parco divertimenti; parco alone usually does not mean rides and attractions.
- Common with in: al parco = to the park, nel parco = in the park. Learners often mix these up.