Spanish Phrase
¿Hay piscina por aquí?
Meaning
Literally ‘Is there a pool around here?’, this question is used to find out whether a swimming pool is nearby, whether in a hotel, public park, or residential area.
When to use
Use this phrase when you’re traveling, staying at a hotel, or exploring a neighborhood and you’d like to know if you can take a dip without walking far.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Haypiscinaporaquí?
Hay (impersonal haber)
‘Hay’ is the present‑tense form of the impersonal verb ‘haber’, used to indicate existence: ‘there is/are’. It never changes with the subject.
piscina (noun)
A feminine noun meaning ‘swimming pool’. Use the article ‘una’ if you need to specify an indefinite pool.
por aquí (locative phrase)
Literally ‘by here’, it asks about something in the immediate vicinity or nearby area.
🗨In Conversation
¿Hay piscina por aquí?
Is there a pool around here?
Sí, hay una a dos cuadras, justo al lado del parque.
Yes, there’s one about two blocks away, right next to the park.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Es piscina por aquí?
‘Ser’ describes inherent qualities, not existence. Use ‘hay’ to ask if something exists.
¿Hay piscina aquí?
The locative phrase must be ‘por aquí’ or ‘cerca’, not just ‘aquí’ after the noun.
¿Hay una piscina por aquí?
While grammatically correct, the article ‘una’ is redundant when the question is about any pool; the shorter form sounds more natural.
↔Alternatives
¿Hay una piscina cerca?
Is there a pool nearby?
¿Hay alguna piscina en los alrededores?
Is there any pool in the surroundings?
¿Dónde está la piscina más cercana?
Where is the nearest pool?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries pools are often part of private complexes or hotels, so it’s polite to ask ‘¿Hay una piscina pública por aquí?’ if you’re looking for a free‑access option. Also, remember that ‘piscina’ can refer to a natural swimming hole in some regions, so context matters.