How to Say "lodgers" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “lodgers” is “huéspedes” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Los huéspedes llegaron tarde al hotel.
The guests arrived late to the hotel.
Tenemos muchos huéspedes para la cena de Navidad.
We have many guests for Christmas dinner.
La casa de huéspedes estaba llena durante el verano.
The guesthouse was full during the summer.
Plural Form
This word is always plural, meaning two or more people. The singular form is 'huésped' (guest/lodger).
Gender Rule
'Huéspedes' is a masculine plural noun, even if the group includes women (e.g., ten female guests are still 'las huéspedes' or just 'los huéspedes').
Mixing Guest and Host
Mistake: “Using 'huéspedes' when you mean 'hosts' (the people receiving them).”
Correction: Use 'anfitriones' for 'hosts' and 'huéspedes' for 'guests.' The context will usually make the difference clear.
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