turístico
“turístico” means “tourist” in Spanish (when describing something related to travel or visitors).
tourist
Also: touristy, touristic
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Madrid es una ciudad muy turística.
A1Madrid is a very touristy city.
Necesito un mapa turístico de la zona.
A2I need a tourist map of the area.
El sector turístico ha crecido mucho este año.
B1The tourism sector has grown a lot this year.
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Derived from the word 'turista' (tourist), which comes from the English/French word 'tour,' ultimately from the Latin 'tornus' (a tool for making circles). It refers to the 'round trip' nature of travel.
First recorded: 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'turista' and 'turístico'?
'Turista' is the person (the tourist), while 'turístico' is the adjective used to describe things related to them (like a tourist bus or a tourist destination).
Is 'turístico' always a positive word?
Generally yes, but in some contexts, calling a neighborhood 'muy turístico' might imply it is crowded or lacks local authenticity.
How do I make it feminine?
Simply change the final -o to an -a: 'turística'. You do this whenever the noun it describes is feminine, like 'zona turística'.