General
parquear
What does parquear mean?
A Spanglish verb for parking a car, common in Puerto Rico.
"Voy a parquear el carro frente a la casa."
Origin
Anglicism from English 'to park'.
Frequently asked questions
What does parquear mean?
It's a Spanglish verb meaning to park a car, common in Puerto Rico.
Is parquear proper Spanish?
It's an accepted colloquial Anglicism; the standard Spanish alternative is 'estacionar' or 'aparcar.'
Where does parquear come from?
It's borrowed straight from the English 'to park.'
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