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/Sounds like "ah" (as in "art") + "pahr" (as in "park") + "kah" (as in "car") + "MYEHN" + "toh" (as in "toll")/

Meaning

A parking lot or parking space in Spain. While Latin Americans say "estacionamiento," Spaniards use aparcamiento, and finding one in Madrid or Barcelona during rush hour is a miracle worth celebrating. Drivers can circle for half an hour looking for a free spot, which is why double parking and creative "I will only be five minutes" stops are a national sport.

Examples

I found parking right in front of the restaurant.

The downtown parking lot is always full.

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Regional synonyms

Randomly, without thinking it through, just going with whatever comes first. Doing something "al tuntún" means acting with no plan and trusting blind luck to sort it out. A risky approach, and people usually tell you not to do it this way.