visitas
“visitas” means “visits” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
visits
Also: visitors, guests
📝 In Action
Las visitas al museo son gratuitas los domingos.
A2Visits to the museum are free on Sundays.
Tenemos visitas en casa, así que la nevera está llena.
A1We have visitors at home, so the fridge is full.
Necesito cancelar todas mis visitas de la tarde.
B1I need to cancel all my afternoon appointments/visits.
you visit
Also: you are visiting
📝 In Action
¿Con qué frecuencia visitas a tu familia?
A1How often do you visit your family?
Si visitas Sevilla, tienes que ver la Giralda.
A2If you visit Seville, you have to see the Giralda.
Es importante que no visites ese sitio sin protección.
B2It is important that you do not visit that place without protection. (Subjunctive use)
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: visitas
Question 1 of 2
Which of the following sentences uses 'visitas' as a noun (meaning guests)?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
The word comes from the Latin verb *visitare*, meaning 'to go to see' or 'to inspect.' It has been used in Spanish for centuries to describe the act of going to someone's location or checking on a place.
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'visitas' means 'visits' (noun) or 'you visit' (verb)?
Look at the words around it. If it follows an article like 'las' (e.g., 'las visitas'), it is the plural noun. If it is used with the pronoun 'tú' (or implied 'tú') as the action being performed (e.g., 'Tú visitas'), it is the verb form.
Is 'visitas' the only way to say 'guests'?
No. While 'visitas' is very common for guests, especially short-term ones, you can also use 'huéspedes,' which is often used for people staying overnight or in a hotel.