quiosco

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/ˈkjosko/
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A small structure that gives a public place a sheltered focus or a convenient point of sale.
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Examples

  • Pasé por el quiosco a comprar agua y galletas.
    I stopped at the convenience store to buy water and biscuits.
  • El antiguo quiosco de música conserva su estructura de hierro.
    The old bandstand retains its iron structure.
  • En el quiosco del barrio venden golosinas y refrescos.
    The neighbourhood convenience store sells sweets and soft drinks.
  • Compré el periódico en el quiosco de la esquina.
    I bought the newspaper at the corner newsstand.
  • El ayuntamiento restaurará el quiosco del jardín.
    The council will restore the garden pavilion.

Similar words

pulpería
tienda
pabellón
despensa
glorieta
estanquillo
pérgola
templete
tenderete
caseta

Meanings

Open park pavilion

noun
architecture
neutral
A small, usually open-sided pavilion in a park or garden, traditionally used for public concerts and gatherings.

Examples

  • La banda municipal tocó en el quiosco del parque.
    The municipal band played in the park bandstand.
  • Nos refugiamos bajo el quiosco cuando empezó a llover.
    We sheltered under the pavilion when it started to rain.
  • El antiguo quiosco de música conserva su estructura de hierro.
    The old bandstand retains its iron structure.
  • Bailaron alrededor del quiosco durante la fiesta.
    They danced around the pavilion during the festival.
  • El ayuntamiento restaurará el quiosco del jardín.
    The council will restore the garden pavilion.

Similar words

templete
pabellón
cenador
pérgola
glorieta

Public sales booth

noun
retail
neutral
A small booth in a street or other public place that sells newspapers, flowers, snacks, or similar goods.

Examples

  • Compré el periódico en el quiosco de la esquina.
    I bought the newspaper at the corner newsstand.
  • El quiosco vende flores, revistas y billetes de autobús.
    The kiosk sells flowers, magazines, and bus tickets.
  • Pregunté en el quiosco dónde estaba la parada.
    I asked at the kiosk where the stop was.
  • Cerraron el quiosco antes de que terminara el partido.
    They closed the kiosk before the match ended.
  • Hay un quiosco junto a la entrada del metro.
    There is a kiosk beside the metro entrance.

Similar words

puesto
tenderete
estanquillo
caseta

Convenience shop in parts of South America

noun
retail
neutral
In Argentina, Uruguay, and Venezuela, a small shop selling sweets, drinks, and other everyday items, often with long opening hours.

Examples

  • Pasé por el quiosco a comprar agua y galletas.
    I stopped at the convenience store to buy water and biscuits.
  • Ese quiosco abre hasta muy tarde.
    That corner shop stays open very late.
  • En el quiosco del barrio venden golosinas y refrescos.
    The neighbourhood convenience store sells sweets and soft drinks.
  • La familia atiende su quiosco todos los días.
    The family runs its shop every day.
  • Nos encontramos frente al quiosco después de clase.
    We met outside the corner shop after class.

Similar words

tienda
minimercado
despensa
pulpería

Etymology

From French kiosque, through Turkish köşk and Persian košk, meaning a pavilion.

FAQ

What does quiosco mean?

Quiosco can mean an open park pavilion, a small street sales booth, or a convenience shop in parts of South America.

Is quiosco masculine or feminine?

Quiosco is masculine, so the usual form is el quiosco.

What is the plural of quiosco?

The regular plural is quioscos.

Is kiosco also correct?

Yes. Kiosco is a frequent accepted spelling, though quiosco is preferred in careful standard usage.

Where does quiosco mean a convenience shop?

That use is found especially in Argentina, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

Where does quiosco come from?

Quiosco came through French kiosque, Turkish köşk, and Persian košk, a word for a pavilion.

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