Spanish word

balneario

Pronunciation

IPA/balneˈaɾjo/

Meaning

  • masculine nounbeach resort

Example

El balneario está lleno de gente.

The beach resort is full of people.

Illustration for balneario (beach resort)

More examples

Vamos al balneario este fin de semana para pasear por la playa.

We're going to the beach resort this weekend to walk along the beach.

Core concept

Seaside complex offering baths, lodging, and leisure.

Common phrases

  • ir al balneario

    go to the beach resort

  • veranear en el balneario

    spend the summer at the beach resort

  • pasar el día en el balneario

    spend the day at the beach resort

Similar words

playa: Natural shoreline of sand or rock used for seaside bathing and sunbathing.
hotel: Place that offers overnight stays and hospitality services to guests.
spa: Wellness facility providing baths, massages, and therapeutic services.

Definition in Spanish

Lugar o establecimiento turístico junto al mar que ofrece baños, alojamiento y servicios de recreo.

Word origin

From Latin balneum "bath" via medieval balnearium, originally meaning a place for bathing and later applied to seaside establishments that provide baths and hospitality.

Usage tips

  • Balneario usually denotes a developed seaside resort with bathing facilities, whereas playa refers just to the beach.

Other meanings

  • resortnoun
  • spanoun

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