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turismo

too-REES-moh/tuˈɾismo/

tourism

Also: sightseeing
NounmA1
A traveler with a camera and a sun hat looking at a tropical beach with palm trees.

📝 In Action

El turismo es la principal fuente de ingresos de la ciudad.

A1

Tourism is the main source of income for the city.

Queremos hacer turismo por el sur de España.

A2

We want to go sightseeing around the south of Spain.

El turismo sostenible ayuda a proteger el medio ambiente.

B1

Sustainable tourism helps protect the environment.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Common Collocations

  • hacer turismo – to go sightseeing
  • agencia de turismo – travel agency
  • oficina de turismo – tourist information office

Idioms & Expressions

  • turismo de masas – tourism involving a very large number of people

passenger car

Also: touring car
NounmB1
A sleek, modern four-door sedan parked on a clean suburban street.

📝 In Action

Este aparcamiento es exclusivo para turismos.

B1

This parking lot is exclusively for passenger cars.

Un turismo chocó contra una furgoneta en la autopista.

B2

A passenger car collided with a van on the highway.

El impuesto de circulación es más barato para un turismo pequeño.

C1

The road tax is cheaper for a small passenger car.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • coche (car)
  • automóvil (automobile)

Antonyms

  • camión (truck)

Common Collocations

  • vehículo de turismo – passenger vehicle

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "turismo" in Spanish:

passenger car→sightseeing→touring car→tourism→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: turismo

Question 1 of 3

How do you say 'We are going sightseeing' in Spanish?

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👥 Word Family▼
turista(tourist) — Noun
turístico(touristic) — Adjective
turistear(to sightsee (slang/informal)) — Verb
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

From the French word 'tourisme', which comes from 'tour' (a turn or a trip). It ultimately traces back to the Latin word 'tornus', meaning a lathe or a tool for making a circle.

First recorded: 19th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: tourismFrench: tourismeItalian: turismo

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'turismo' always masculine?

Yes, even if you are talking about activities done by women, the noun 'el turismo' remains masculine.

What is the difference between 'viaje' and 'turismo'?

'Viaje' refers to a specific trip or the act of traveling from point A to B. 'Turismo' refers to the broader activity of traveling for pleasure or the industry itself.

Can I use 'turismo' to mean a car in Mexico?

While it would be understood, it is much less common than in Spain. In Mexico, people usually say 'carro' or 'auto'.