mostrador de viajes
/mostɾadoɾ de bjaxes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "travel desk" is translated into Spanish as mostrador de viajes.
The phrase refers to a travel desk.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of mostrador (counter/desk) and de viajes (of travels/travel).
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, Mesa de información turística is often used to refer to travel desk.
Did you know?
- The root of mostrador is also related to the English word 'monitor', as both derive from the Latin root meaning 'to warn' or 'to show'.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, the 'travel desk' in a hotel is often bundled into the role of the conserje, a position with a distinct set of traditional duties and expectations different from a standard clerk.
- The term mostrador comes from the Latin monstrātor, which literally meant 'one who points out' or 'a pointer'.
Examples in context
- El mostrador de viajes está en la entrada.The travel desk is at the entrance.
- Pregunta en el mostrador de viajes sobre los tours.Ask at the travel desk about the tours.
- Busco el mostrador de viajes para comprar un boleto.I am looking for the travel desk to buy a ticket.
Example conversation
Lucía and Mateo are at a hotel looking for information.
- Lucía¿Dónde está el mostrador de viajes, Mateo?Where is the travel desk, Mateo?
- MateoEstá cerca de la recepción, Lucía.It is near the reception, Lucía.
- LucíaPerfecto, vamos a preguntar allá.Perfect, let's go ask there.
- MateoSí, puede que nos ayuden con los vuelos.Yes, they might help us with the flights.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, mostrador, CC BY-SA 4.0.
