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hoteles

oh-TEH-less

nounmA1

hotels?buildings providing lodging for travelers

Also:accommodations?in the context of multiple lodging options,lodging places?general term for places to stay

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Queremos visitar los hoteles más antiguos de la zona.

We want to visit the oldest hotels in the area.

¿Cuántos hoteles hay cerca de la playa?

How many hotels are there near the beach?

Todos los hoteles estaban llenos durante la temporada alta.

All the hotels were full during the high season.

Word Connections

Synonyms

alojamientos (lodgings)
posadas (inns)

Common Collocations

reservar hoteles – to book hotels
hoteles de lujo – luxury hotels
cadena de hoteles – hotel chain

💡 Grammar Points

Plural Formation

This word is the plural form of the singular noun 'hotel'. Since 'hotel' ends in a consonant ('l'), you add '-es' to make it plural.

Gender Agreement

Since 'hoteles' is a masculine plural noun, any description (adjective) must also be masculine and plural: 'hoteles caros' (expensive hotels).

❌ Common Pitfalls

Confusing Hotel and Hostal

Mistake: "Using 'hostal' when referring to a standard, full-service hotel."

Correction: In Spanish, a 'hostal' is usually smaller, simpler, and offers fewer services than a full 'hotel', similar to a guesthouse or hostel. Use 'hotel' for larger, professional establishments.

⭐ Usage Tips

Checking in

When talking about the front desk, use 'la recepción del hotel' (the hotel reception/front desk).

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: hoteles

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'hoteles'?

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Word Family

hotel(hotel (singular)) - noun

hostal(hostel/guesthouse) - noun

hotelería(hotel industry) - noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'hoteles' pronounced the same way in all Spanish-speaking regions?

Yes, the pronunciation is very consistent across the Spanish-speaking world. The stress is always on the second syllable: ho-TEH-les. The 'h' is silent, just like in English 'hour'.

What is the difference between 'hoteles' and 'albergues'?

'Hoteles' are standard commercial hotels. 'Albergues' are usually larger facilities offering dormitory-style lodging, often associated with youth hostels or shelters, and generally much cheaper than hotels.