hospitalario
“hospitalario” means “hospitable” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
hospitable
Also: welcoming
📝 In Action
Mis tíos son muy hospitalarios y siempre nos invitan a cenar.
A2My aunt and uncle are very hospitable and always invite us for dinner.
Este pueblo es famoso por ser hospitalario con los turistas.
B1This town is famous for being welcoming to tourists.
Recibimos un trato hospitalario durante toda nuestra estancia.
B2We received hospitable treatment throughout our entire stay.
hospital
Also: medical
📝 In Action
El centro hospitalario está a diez minutos de aquí.
B1The hospital center is ten minutes from here.
El personal hospitalario trabaja turnos muy largos.
B2The hospital staff works very long shifts.
Se requieren mejores servicios hospitalarios en las zonas rurales.
C1Better hospital services are required in rural areas.
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Quick Quiz: hospitalario
Question 1 of 3
Which sentence uses 'hospitalario' to mean 'welcoming'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin word 'hospitalis', which relates to a 'hospes' (a guest or a host). It carries the double meaning of taking care of guests and providing a place for those in need.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'hospitalario' the same as 'amigable'?
They are similar, but 'hospitalario' specifically implies being a good host and welcoming someone into a place or home, while 'amigable' just means being generally friendly.
Can I use 'hospitalario' for a building?
Yes, but usually in the sense of 'centro hospitalario' to mean a medical facility. If you mean a 'welcoming' house, 'acogedor' is a more common choice.
Does it have any relation to the Knights Hospitaller?
Yes! Historically, a member of the Order of the Hospital of Saint John was called a 'hospitalario'.