How to Say "short-stay hotel" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “short-stay hotel” is “motel” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Necesitamos parar en el primer motel que veamos, estoy muy cansado.
We need to stop at the first motel we see, I am very tired.
El motel tenía estacionamiento privado y era muy discreto.
The motel had private parking and was very discreet.
En muchos países, la palabra 'motel' no significa lo mismo que 'hotel'.
In many countries, the word 'motel' does not mean the same thing as 'hotel'.
Gender Rule
Even though this word ends in 'l', it is masculine. Remember to use 'el' or 'un' before it: 'El motel es caro'.
Confusing Motel and Hotel
Mistake: “Using 'motel' when you mean a standard, overnight family hotel.”
Correction: Use 'hotel' for standard lodging. In many places, 'motel' implies a specific kind of short-stay, private accommodation.
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