Spanish word

alojamiento

Pronunciation

IPA/aloxaˈmjento/

Meaning

  • masculine nounplace to stay, accommodation

Example

¿Has reservado ya un alojamiento para las vacaciones?

Have you already booked a place to stay for the holidays?

Illustration for alojamiento (place to stay)

More examples

El alojamiento incluye desayuno y WiFi.

The accommodation includes breakfast and wifi.

Core concept

Temporary lodgings provided to travelers or visitors.

Common phrases

  • opciones de alojamiento

    accommodation options

  • alojamiento familiar

    family accommodation

Similar words

hotel: Large commercial place offering many guest rooms, staffed services, and amenities.
apartamento: Self-contained rented unit with a kitchen and living area for temporary residence.
pensión: Small, privately run boarding house offering simple, budget-friendly rooms.
hostal: Small, homey guesthouse with very affordable rooms and a casual atmosphere.

Definition in Spanish

Lugar o servicio que proporciona una estancia temporal a visitantes o viajeros, como un hotel, una pensión o un apartamento.

Word origin

The word comes from alojar (to lodge) plus the Spanish nominal suffix -miento, with the verb tracing back to Old French aloger/loger.

Usage tips

  • In informal speech native speakers often use quedarse or hospedarse to say 'stay,' while alojamiento appears more in formal or written contexts.

Other meanings

  • housingnoun

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