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Reservé una habitación en un hotel cerca de la playa.
A1I booked a room in a hotel near the beach.
¿A qué hora es el check-out del hotel?
A1What time is check-out from the hotel?
El hotel tiene piscina y un restaurante excelente.
A2The hotel has a pool and an excellent restaurant.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender: Always 'el hotel'
Remember that 'hotel' is a masculine word in Spanish, so you always use 'el' for 'the' (el hotel) and 'un' for 'a' (un hotel).
❌ Common Pitfalls
The Silent 'H'
Mistake: "Pronouncing the 'h' at the beginning, like in the English word 'hotel'."
Correction: In Spanish, the letter 'h' is always silent. You should pronounce the word as 'oh-TEL', completely ignoring the 'h'.
⭐ Usage Tips
Easy Word Alert!
Good news! 'Hotel' is a cognate, which is a fancy word for a word that looks and means the same thing in two languages. This makes it super easy to remember!
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: hotel
Question 1 of 1
Which phrase correctly says 'a modern hotel'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'hotel' always a masculine word?
Yes, always! Even though it doesn't end in the typical masculine '-o', 'hotel' is a masculine noun. So you should always say 'el hotel' (the hotel) and 'un hotel' (a hotel).
What's the difference between 'hotel' and 'hostal' in Spanish?
A 'hotel' is usually a larger establishment with more services like private bathrooms, restaurants, and pools. A 'hostal' (notice the 'a') is typically a smaller, more budget-friendly option, sometimes with shared rooms, similar to an English 'hostel' or 'guesthouse'.