visitas
/vee-SEE-tas/
visits
As a plural noun, visitas translates to 'visits,' meaning the acts of going to see someone.
visitas(noun)
visits
?The act of going to see someone or someplace
visitors
?People who come to see you (guests)
,guests
?People staying at your home
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Form
This word is the plural form of 'visita' (a visit or a visitor), which is always feminine.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing Noun and Verb
Mistake: "Using 'visitas' (noun) when the verb 'tú visitas' is needed."
Correction: Ensure you know if you are talking about the people/action (noun) or what 'you' are doing (verb).
⭐ Usage Tips
Guests vs. Visits
In Spanish, 'visitas' can mean both the act of visiting and the people who visit (guests/visitors). Context usually makes the meaning clear.
As a verb, visitas means 'you visit' (informal singular, present tense).
visitas(verb)
you visit
?Present tense, informal singular (tú)
you are visiting
?Present progressive meaning (informal singular)
📝 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)
💡 Grammar Points
Tú vs. Usted
The form 'visitas' is used when talking directly to a friend, child, or someone you know well (tú). For formal situations, you would use 'visita' (usted).
Regular Verb Pattern
'Visitar' is a regular '-ar' verb, meaning it follows the most common and predictable conjugation pattern in Spanish.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Missing the 's'
Mistake: "Saying 'tú visita' instead of 'tú visitas'."
Correction: The 'tú' form (informal singular 'you') almost always ends in '-s' in the present tense.
⭐ Usage Tips
Subjunctive Alert
If you use 'visitas' after phrases expressing doubt, desire, or emotion (like 'Dudo que...' or 'Quiero que...'), the ending changes slightly to 'visites' (present subjunctive).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ 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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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.