folleto turístico
/foʝeto tuɾistiko/from spelling rules
The English phrase "travel brochure" is translated into Spanish as folleto turístico.
A small booklet or pamphlet that provides information about a place to attract tourists.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun folleto (brochure/pamphlet) and the adjective turístico (tourist/tourism-related).
Which one should you use?
The phrase folleto de viajes is a common alternative meaning 'brochure of trips/travels'.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term folleto turístico is commonly used to mean "travel brochure".
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, both the noun and the adjective must take the plural suffix -s.
How do you pronounce it?
/foʝeto tuɾistiko/
What mistakes should you avoid?
Because folleto is a masculine noun, the adjective must be turístico and not the feminine turística.
Did you know?
- While folleto turístico is standard, some regions use tríptico if the brochure is specifically folded into three sections.
- The word folleto shares a linguistic root with hoja, the Spanish word for both a 'sheet of paper' and a 'tree leaf'.
- While folleto is the standard term, in many Latin American countries you might hear people use the word volante to describe a small, single-sheet promotional flyer.
Examples in context
- ¿Podría brindarme un folleto de viaje para España?Could you please provide me with a travel brochure for Spain?
- ¡Mira este folleto de viajes increíble!Check out this awesome travel brochure!
- Tenemos una amplia selección de folletos de viaje disponibles para usted.We have a wide selection of travel brochures available for you.
- He pedido un folleto turístico de la ciudad.I asked for a travel brochure of the city.
- Tengo un folleto turístico de la ciudad.I have a travel brochure of the city.
- ¿Dónde puedo conseguir un folleto turístico?Where can I get a travel brochure?
- Lee este folleto turístico para planear el viaje.Read this travel brochure to plan the trip.
Example conversation
Mateo and Sofía are at a tourist information center.
- Mateo¿Tiene un folleto turístico de la playa?Do you have a travel brochure for the beach?
- SofíaSí, aquí tiene su folleto turístico.Yes, here is your travel brochure.
- MateoMuchas gracias por su ayuda, Sofía.Thank you very much for your help, Sofía.
- SofíaDe nada, Mateo. ¡Buen viaje!You're welcome, Mateo. Have a good trip!
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries folleto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
