jornada de puertas abiertas
/xoɾnada de pweɾtas abjeɾtas/from spelling rules
The English phrase "open house" (referring to a period when a property for sale is open for inspection) is translated into Spanish as jornada de puertas abiertas.
This phrase is used to describe a scheduled time when a house that is for sale is open for inspection.
Meaning: (chiefly US, Australian) time when a house for sale is open for inspection (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
/xoɾnada de pweɾtas abjeɾtas/
Did you know?
- The word jornada in jornada de puertas abiertas originally referred to a day's journey or a day's work, stemming from the Old Occitan word for a day's travel.
- In Spanish, jornada de puertas abiertas is most frequently used to describe public visiting days for universities, museums and government buildings rather than private homes.
- While jornada de puertas abiertas works for real estate, Spanish speakers are more likely to simply call these viewing sessions visitas, which means 'visits'.
Examples in context
- ¡No te olvides de venir al Día de Puertas Abiertas en nuestra nueva casa este domingo! Habrá música, comida y diversión para toda la familia.Don't forget to come to the open house at our new house this Sunday! There will be music, food and fun for the whole family.
- Hay una jornada de puertas abiertas en ese edificio.There is an open house in that building.
- No pude ir a la jornada de puertas abiertas.I couldn't go to the open house.
- La inmobiliaria organiza una jornada de puertas abiertas mañana.The real estate agency is organizing an open house tomorrow.
Example conversation
María and Javier are talking about a house they want to see.
- MaríaJavier, ¿quieres ir a la jornada de puertas abiertas?Javier, do you want to go to the open house?
- JavierSí, me interesa mucho esa propiedad.Yes, I am very interested in that property.
- MaríaLa jornada de puertas abiertas es a las dos.The open house is at two o'clock.
- JavierPerfecto, nos vemos allí entonces.Perfect, I'll see you there then.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, jornada, jornada de puertas abiertas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
