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How to Say "lodging places" in Spanish

The Spanish word forlodging placesis hotelesA1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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nounA1
general term for places to stay
A colorful storybook illustration of a large, multi-story hotel building with many windows and a distinctive entrance canopy. A brown suitcase is visible near the front door.

Examples

Queremos visitar los hoteles más antiguos de la zona.

We want to visit the oldest hotels in the area.

¿Cuántos hoteles hay cerca de la playa?

How many hotels are there near the beach?

Todos los hoteles estaban llenos durante la temporada alta.

All the hotels were full during the high season.

Plural Formation

This word is the plural form of the singular noun 'hotel'. Since 'hotel' ends in a consonant ('l'), you add '-es' to make it plural.

Gender Agreement

Since 'hoteles' is a masculine plural noun, any description (adjective) must also be masculine and plural: 'hoteles caros' (expensive hotels).

Confusing Hotel and Hostal

Mistake:Using 'hostal' when referring to a standard, full-service hotel.

Correction: In Spanish, a 'hostal' is usually smaller, simpler, and offers fewer services than a full 'hotel', similar to a guesthouse or hostel. Use 'hotel' for larger, professional establishments.

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