visitante
“visitante” means “visitor” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
visitor
Also: away team, guest
📝 In Action
El museo recibe a miles de visitantes cada día.
A1The museum receives thousands of visitors every day.
Soy solo una visitante en esta ciudad.
A2I am just a visitor in this city.
El equipo visitante anotó un gol en el último minuto.
B1The away team scored a goal in the last minute.
visiting
📝 In Action
La profesora visitante viene de México.
B1The visiting professor comes from Mexico.
Hoy jugamos en el vestuario visitante.
B2Today we are playing in the visiting locker room.
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Quick Quiz: visitante
Question 1 of 3
How do you say 'the female visitor'?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the Latin 'visitans', which is the acting form of 'visitare' (to go to see or inspect).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'visitante' always a person?
Usually, yes. However, in sports, it can refer to the 'away side' or 'away team' as a whole entity.
Can I use 'visitante' for a guest staying at my house?
You can, but 'invitado' sounds much warmer and more natural for social situations. 'Visitante' sounds a bit like they are there to inspect the house!
Does it have a plural form?
Yes! Simply add an 's': 'los visitantes' or 'las visitantes'.