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Los turistas llegaron al hotel muy cansados después del vuelo.
A1The tourists arrived at the hotel very tired after the flight.
Las autoridades locales están preocupadas por el impacto de tantos turistas en el medio ambiente.
A2The local authorities are worried about the impact of so many tourists on the environment.
Durante la temporada alta, los precios suben debido a la gran afluencia de turistas.
B1During peak season, prices go up due to the large influx of tourists.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Flexibility
The singular form, 'turista,' is used for both men and women. The plural 'turistas' maintains this flexibility. You use 'los turistas' for male or mixed groups, and 'las turistas' if the group is all female.
Always Plural
Since this word already ends in 's' in the singular form ('turista'), the plural only requires adding the article (los/las) and context, but the word itself does not change its ending.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Gender
Mistake: "Using 'turisto' for a male tourist."
Correction: The correct singular form is always 'turista,' regardless of the person's gender. The article tells you the gender: 'el turista' (male), 'la turista' (female).
⭐ Usage Tips
Referring to Tourist Activities
If you want to talk about the activity itself, use 'turismo' (tourism), not 'turistas.' For example, 'Me gusta el turismo ecológico' (I like eco-tourism).
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: turistas
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'turistas' to refer to a group of women?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'turistas' a masculine or feminine word?
It is a 'common gender' word. The word form 'turistas' is used for both men and women in the plural. You use the articles 'los' (masculine) or 'las' (feminine) to specify the gender of the group you are talking about (e.g., 'los turistas' for a mixed group, 'las turistas' for an all-female group).