English–Spanish

“tourism” in Spanish

Spanish

Pronunciation

IPA/tuˈɾismo/

Example

Quiero hacer turismo en Barcelona.

I want to go sightseeing in Barcelona.

Illustration for turismo (tourism)

How to say “tourism” in Spanish

“Tourism” in Spanish is turismo.

People visiting landmarks and attractions.

Full entry for turismo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with turismo

La oficina de turismo cierra a las cinco.

The tourist information office closes at five.

Tips for using turismo

  • The phrase hacer turismo or ir de turismo signals sightseeing as the purpose, while viajar can mean travel without implying visits to attractions.

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