suite
“suite” means “suite” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
suite
Also: apartment (in a hotel), set of rooms
📝 In Action
Reservamos una suite con vistas al mar para nuestra luna de miel.
B1We booked a suite with sea views for our honeymoon.
La suite presidencial tiene su propia piscina privada.
B2The presidential suite has its own private pool.
Aunque es más caro, vale la pena pagar por la comodidad de una suite.
B1Although it's more expensive, it's worth paying for the comfort of a suite.
suite
Also: collection, package
📝 In Action
El compositor terminó la suite orquestal en solo tres meses.
C1The composer finished the orchestral suite in only three months.
Nuestra empresa utiliza una suite de software para gestionar todos los datos.
C1Our company uses a software suite to manage all the data.
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Quick Quiz: suite
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'suite' to mean a collection of related items, rather than a hotel room?
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📚 Etymology▼
Borrowed directly from the French word 'suite,' which literally means 'following' or 'continuation.' This reflects the idea of a series of connected rooms or a series of musical pieces.
First recorded: Mid-20th century (in Spanish, for the hotel meaning)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'suite' pronounced the same way in Spanish as in English?
Not exactly. In Spanish, it often sounds like 'SWEET-eh' (/swi.te/), or sometimes like the French original 'sweet' (/swit/), but it is generally *not* pronounced like the English word 'suit' (traje).
Is 'suite' a formal or informal word?
It is a neutral and recognized term, especially in the travel and technology industries. It simply means a set of connected things, often implying high quality or luxury when used for accommodations.