Spanish Conversation · Level 124
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Spanish word
albergue
Pronunciation
IPA/alˈβeɾɣe/
Meaning
- masculine nounhostel
Example
Buscamos un albergue barato cerca de la estación.
We are looking for a cheap hostel near the station.
More examples
Reservamos un albergue juvenil para el fin de semana.
We booked a youth hostel for the weekend.
Core concept
Communal low-cost lodging serving pilgrims and budget travelers.
Common phrases
albergue juvenil
youth hostel
albergue barato
budget hostel
Similar words
hostal: Small tourist guesthouse offering simple private rooms at a budget price.
hotel: Commercial lodging with private rooms, professional staff, and paid guest services.
pensión: Small, family-run guesthouse with a homelike atmosphere and often including meals.
alojamiento: Place where people sleep or stay while traveling.
Definition in Spanish
Alojamiento económico y a menudo comunitario para viajeros, especialmente peregrinos, donde pasar la noche.
Word origin
From Old French alberge and Italian albergo, medieval Romance words that meant a place of lodging or protection.
Usage tips
- On pilgrimage routes such as the Camino, albergues typically offer shared dormitories, basic facilities, set arrival or check-in times, and sometimes give priority or limit stays to pilgrims.
Other meanings
- youth hostelnoun
- shelternoun
Related words
- albergarput upverb
- albergadoshelteredadjective