tour de tirolina
/touɾ de tiɾolina/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'canopy tour' is translated into Spanish as tour de tirolina.
A canopy tour is an outdoor activity where people glide along cables suspended high in the trees of a forest. In many Latin American countries, especially in Costa Rica, the English word 'canopy' is often used directly in the phrase tour de canopy to refer to this activity.
How do you pronounce it?
/touɾ de tiɾolina/
Did you know?
- The word tirolina is a loanword from the French tyrolienne, which originally described cable systems used to transport goods in the Alps.
- In some Spanish-speaking regions, people use the word cuerdas meaning 'ropes' to describe the cables, even when they are made of steel.
- The term tirolina refers specifically to the cable or the zip line itself, whereas the English 'canopy tour' describes the entire forest experience.
Examples in context
- Me encantaría hacer una excursión en las copas de los árboles para disfrutar de la naturaleza y la adrenalina que ofrece.I would love to do a canopy tour to enjoy nature and the adrenaline it offers.
- ¿Conoces un buen lugar para hacer un tour de árboles y tirolinas?Do you know a good place to do a canopy tour?
- Hicimos un tour de tirolina en la selva.We did a canopy tour in the jungle.
- El tour de tirolina es muy emocionante.The canopy tour is very exciting.
- ¿Quieres reservar un tour de tirolina para mañana?Do you want to book a canopy tour for tomorrow?
Example conversation
Elena and Javier are looking at a travel brochure in a cafe.
- ElenaJavier, mira este tour de tirolina.Javier, look at this canopy tour.
- JavierParece increíble, Elena.It looks amazing, Elena.
- ElenaPodemos hacerlo juntos en las vacaciones.We can do it together on vacation.
- Javier¡Me apunto!Count me in!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, tirolina, tour, CC BY-SA 4.0.
