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A cozy, small boutique hotel with a glowing lantern and a welcoming wooden door.

alojamiento

ah-lo-ha-MYEN-toh

nounmA2
accommodation?a place to stay during a trip
Also:lodging?temporary housing,housing?the general provision of a place to live

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El precio del viaje ya incluye el alojamiento.

A1

The trip price already includes the accommodation.

Estamos buscando un alojamiento barato cerca del centro.

A2

We are looking for cheap lodging near the center.

Hay muchas opciones de alojamiento en esta ciudad, desde hostales hasta hoteles de lujo.

B1

There are many housing options in this city, from hostels to luxury hotels.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • hospedaje (lodging)
  • estancia (stay)
  • vivienda (housing)

Antonyms

  • desalojo (eviction)

Common Collocations

  • alojamiento y desayuno – bed and breakfast
  • buscar alojamiento – to look for accommodation
  • alojamiento temporal – temporary housing

💡 Grammar Points

Using 'el' and 'un'

This is a masculine word. Always use 'el' (the) or 'un' (a) when talking about it.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Don't use 'Acomodación'

Mistake: "Using 'acomodación' when booking a hotel."

Correction: Use 'alojamiento'. While 'acomodación' sounds like the English 'accommodation,' in Spanish it usually refers to arranging things or eyes adjusting to light, not a place to sleep.

⭐ Usage Tips

The 'Traveler's Friend'

This is the perfect general word for any place to sleep. If you aren't sure if a place is a hotel, a hostel, or an apartment, just call it 'alojamiento'.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: alojamiento

Question 1 of 1

Which of these is the most natural way to say 'the accommodation' in a hotel context?

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Word Family

alojar(to host or lodge) - verb
alojarse(to stay at a place) - verb
alojado(guest or lodged person) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'alojamiento' formal?

It is neutral. You will see it on official websites like Booking.com, but you can also use it in everyday conversation when planning a trip.

Can I use 'alojamiento' for a long-term apartment?

Yes, although 'vivienda' is more common for permanent homes, 'alojamiento' can be used for any situation where shelter is provided.