Usage Note
Garaje refers to a covered space for parking vehicles, either attached to a home or a commercial multi-storey structure. The word entered Spanish from French in the early 20th century alongside the automobile. In some Latin American countries cochera is preferred for a private home garage.
Examples
"El coche está en el garaje."
Natural Translation
The car is in the garage.

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