visitantes
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📝 In Action
El parque nacional limita el número de visitantes por día.
B1The national park limits the number of visitors per day.
Los visitantes extranjeros trajeron regalos típicos de su país.
B2The foreign guests brought typical gifts from their country.
Hay que revisar las credenciales de todos los visitantes.
A2We must check the credentials of all the visitors.
💡 Grammar Points
The Plural Form
'Visitantes' is simply the plural form of the singular noun 'visitante' (visitor). Like many words ending in '-e' in Spanish, you just add an 's' to make it plural.
Gender Flexibility
The singular 'visitante' works for both male and female visitors. In the plural, you use 'los visitantes' for a group of men or a mixed group, and 'las visitantes' only if the group is entirely female.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Singular and Plural
Mistake: "Unos visitante llegaron tarde. (Using the singular noun with a plural article.)"
Correction: Unos visitantes llegaron tarde. (Ensure both the article and the noun are plural.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal vs. Informal Guests
If you are talking about people staying in your home, 'huéspedes' (guests) is often a warmer, more welcoming word than 'visitantes,' which sounds more like people just passing through.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: visitantes
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'visitantes' to refer to a group of people?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'visitantes' and 'turistas'?
'Visitantes' is a broader term meaning anyone who visits (e.g., a visitor to your home, a visitor to a website, or a visitor to a museum). 'Turistas' specifically refers to people traveling for pleasure or culture, usually staying away from home overnight.