complejo hotelero
/komplexo oteleɾo/from spelling rules
The English phrase "hotel resort" is translated into Spanish as complejo hotelero.
The phrase refers to a large hotel that includes many leisure facilities and activities for vacationers.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase complejo hotelero literally translates to "hotel complex".
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico and many Caribbean destinations, the term hoteles todo incluido is used to refer to all-inclusive hotels.
How does it change in a sentence?
To form the plural, both the noun and the adjective must be pluralized, resulting in complejos hoteleros.
Did you know?
- Despite the phrase complejo hotelero, many luxury resorts in Spain are simply called resorts using the English word, which has become a common loanword in high-end travel.
- If you were to use the word complejo to describe a person's personality, it would mean they are 'complicated' or 'difficult' rather than 'large' or 'grand'.
- The word hotel in Spanish is a loanword from French, which in turn adapted it from the Old French hostel.
Examples in context
- El complejo hotelero es muy lujoso.The hotel resort is very luxurious.
- Buscamos un complejo hotelero con piscina.We are looking for a hotel resort with a pool.
- Ese complejo hotelero ofrece actividades diarias.That hotel resort offers daily activities.
Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are discussing their upcoming vacation plans.
- Sofía¿Qué tipo de alojamiento prefieres?What kind of accommodation do you prefer?
- MateoMe gustaría un complejo hotelero en la playa.I would like a hotel resort on the beach.
- SofíaEse complejo hotelero suena perfecto para nosotros.That hotel resort sounds perfect for us.
- MateoEntonces, voy a buscar opciones ahora.Then, I am going to look for options now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
