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turista

too-REES-tah/tuˈɾista/

“turista” means “tourist” in Spanish (A person traveling for pleasure.).

tourist

Also: sightseer
Nounm or fA1
General
A traveler wearing a sun hat and a camera around their neck, holding a folded map and looking at a tall landmark.

📝 In Action

Soy un turista en esta ciudad y no tengo mapa.

A1

I am a tourist in this city and I don't have a map.

La oficina de turismo ayuda a los turistas extranjeros.

A2

The tourism office helps foreign tourists.

A veces es divertido hacer el turista en tu propia ciudad.

B1

Sometimes it's fun to play the tourist in your own city.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • trampa para turistas – tourist trap
  • guía de turistas – tourist guide
  • clase turista – economy class (on a plane)

Idioms & Expressions

  • hacer el turista – to go sightseeing or act like a tourist

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "turista" in Spanish:

sightseer→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: turista

Question 1 of 3

How would you say 'the female tourist'?

📚 More Resources

👥 Word Family▼
turismo(tourism) — Noun
turístico(touristic) — Adjective
turoperador(tour operator) — Noun
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼

Borrowed from the English word 'tourist' and French 'touriste', which comes from 'tour' (a turn or a trip). This trace back to the Latin word 'tornus', meaning a lathe or a tool for making circles.

First recorded: 19th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: touristeItalian: turistaPortuguese: turista

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'turista' always feminine because it ends in 'a'?

No. While it ends in 'a', it is a special type of word that stays the same for everyone. Use 'el' for men and 'la' for women.

How do I say 'touristy'?

You would use the adjective 'turístico'. For example, 'un lugar muy turístico' means 'a very touristy place'.

Is 'viajero' the same as 'turista'?

They are very similar! 'Viajero' is a general word for 'traveler', while 'turista' specifically implies someone traveling for fun and sightseeing.