How to Say "lodger" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “lodger” is “huésped” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
¿Cuántos huéspedes se alojan en tu casa este fin de semana?
How many guests are staying at your house this weekend?
La huésped de la habitación 305 dejó las llaves en recepción.
The guest in room 305 left the keys at reception.
Todos los huéspedes deben firmar el registro al llegar.
All guests must sign the register upon arrival.
Common Gender Noun
Even though 'huésped' ends in 'd' (which usually suggests masculine), it can refer to a man or a woman. You change the article to match the person's sex: 'el huésped' (male) or 'la huésped' (female).
Confusing Gender
Mistake: “Using 'una huéspeda' for a female guest.”
Correction: The word itself doesn't change form. Always use 'la huésped' for a woman.
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