campismo

Portuguese

Etymology

From campo +‎ -ismo.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /kɐ̃ˈpiz.mu/
    • (Rio de Janeiro) IPA(key): /kɐ̃ˈpiʒ.mu/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /kɐ̃ˈpiz.mo/

  • Rhymes: -izmu, -iʒmu
  • Hyphenation: cam‧pis‧mo

Noun

campismo m (uncountable)

  1. camping (leisure, tourist or sporting activity, which consists of camping outdoors, in designated areas or freely in natural places)
    Synonym: camping

Further reading

Spanish

Etymology

From campo +‎ -ismo, or adaptation of English camping.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kamˈpismo/ [kãmˈpiz.mo]
  • Rhymes: -ismo
  • Syllabification: cam‧pis‧mo

Noun

campismo m (countable and uncountable, plural campismos)

  1. (uncountable) camping (activity)

Usage notes

  • Camping refers to camp in private campsite, a designated area with services, improvements and various facilities. While campismo is camping in an impromptu area (as one might decide to stop while backpacking or hiking, or simply adjacent to a road through the wilderness).

Further reading