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tourist

/ˈtʊərɪst/

A person who travels to a place for pleasure or vacation rather than for work. They usually visit famous landmarks, stay in hotels, and spend time exploring new cultures or environments.

Ejemplos

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The city is full of tourists during the summer holidays.

The city is full of tourists during the summer holidays.

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The department seeks to improve facilities for every visiting tourist.

The department seeks to improve facilities for every visiting tourist.

3

Look at all those tourists taking photos of the old bridge!

Look at all those tourists taking photos of the old bridge!

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
tourist
Verb
tour
Adjetivo
touristy
Relacionado
tourism
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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'Tour' (a trip) and the suffix '-ist' (a person). A tourist is a 'person on a trip'.

Quiz rápido

Millions of ____ visit the Great Wall of China every year.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: tourists

Ejemplos

1

The city is full of tourists during the summer holidays.

everyday

The city is full of tourists during the summer holidays.

2

The department seeks to improve facilities for every visiting tourist.

formal

The department seeks to improve facilities for every visiting tourist.

3

Look at all those tourists taking photos of the old bridge!

informal

Look at all those tourists taking photos of the old bridge!

4

Economic growth in this region is heavily dependent on the arrival of international tourists.

academic

Economic growth in this region is heavily dependent on the arrival of international tourists.

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Our hotel targets luxury tourists looking for premium spa services.

business

Our hotel targets luxury tourists looking for premium spa services.

Familia de palabras

Sustantivo
tourist
Verb
tour
Adjetivo
touristy
Relacionado
tourism

Colocaciones comunes

foreign tourist foreign tourist
tourist attraction tourist attraction
tourist destination tourist destination
tourist season tourist season
tourist office tourist office

Frases Comunes

tourist trap

a place that attracts many tourists and charges high prices

tourist information center

a place where tourists can get help and maps

accidental tourist

someone who travels to a place without intending to stay long or explore

Se confunde a menudo con

tourist vs traveler

A traveler is anyone on a journey, whereas a tourist specifically travels for fun and leisure.

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Notas de uso

The word 'tourist' can be used as a noun or as an adjective modifying another noun, such as 'tourist bus' or 'tourist map'.

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Errores comunes

Learners sometimes use the word 'touristic' to describe a place with many visitors, but native speakers more commonly use 'touristy' (often with a slightly negative meaning).

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Truco para recordar

Think of the word 'Tour' (a trip) and the suffix '-ist' (a person). A tourist is a 'person on a trip'.

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Origen de la palabra

Derived from the word 'tour', which comes from the Old French 'tour' (a turn or circle) and the Latin 'tornus'.

Patrones gramaticales

Countable noun (plural: tourists) Can be used as an attributive noun (e.g., tourist industry)
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Contexto cultural

In many popular cities, locals distinguish between 'tourists' (who follow crowds) and 'travelers' (who seek authentic experiences).

Quiz rápido

Millions of ____ visit the Great Wall of China every year.

¡Correcto!

La respuesta correcta es: tourists

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ship

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A large boat used for carrying passengers or goods across deep water like oceans and seas. Ships are much bigger than boats and are designed for long-distance travel.

station

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A station is a designated place where trains or buses regularly stop to allow passengers to get on or off. It can also refer to a building or facility used for a specific purpose, such as a police station or a radio station.

passport

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A passport is an official government document that identifies you as a citizen of a particular country. It is necessary for traveling to other countries and serves as proof of identity at international borders.

suitcase

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A suitcase is a large, rectangular container with a handle and often wheels, used for carrying clothes and personal items while traveling. It is designed to be carried by hand or rolled through airports and stations.

driver

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A person who operates a motor vehicle, such as a car, bus, or truck. They are responsible for controlling the vehicle's speed and direction while traveling on the road.

bed

A1

A piece of furniture that you sleep on, typically consisting of a mattress on a frame. In the context of travel, it refers to the sleeping accommodation provided in a hotel or hostel.

check-out

A1

The act of leaving a hotel or similar place after paying the bill and returning the room key. It can also refer to the area in a store where you pay for your items.

floor

A1

The flat bottom surface of a room that people walk on. It also refers to a specific level or story within a building, such as the ground floor or the fifth floor.

towel

A1

A piece of thick absorbent cloth or paper used for drying your body or a surface. It is a common household item and an essential travel accessory for the beach or bathroom.

island

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An island is a piece of land that is completely surrounded by water on all sides. It can be located in an ocean, sea, lake, or river and is smaller than a continent.

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