turistas
“turistas” means “tourists” in Spanish (people visiting a location).
tourists
Also: visitors
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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.
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Quick Quiz: turistas
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'turistas' to refer to a group of women?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the French word 'touriste,' which itself is related to 'tour' (a journey or circuit). The word entered Spanish reflecting the increasing popularity of leisure travel in the 19th century.
First recorded: 19th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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).