Spanish word

hostelería

Pronunciation

IPA/osteleˈɾia/

Meaning

  • feminine nounhospitality industry

Example

La hostelería de esta ciudad tiene muchos hoteles pequeños.

The hospitality industry in this city has many small hotels.

Illustration for hostelería (hospitality industry)

More examples

Quiero trabajar en la hostelería este verano.

I want to work in the hospitality industry this summer.

Core concept

Industry of hotels, hostels and guesthouses that provides temporary accommodation.

Common phrases

  • trabajar en la hostelería

    work in the hospitality industry

  • empleo en la hostelería

    employment in the hospitality industry

  • formación en hostelería

    training in hospitality

Similar words

alojamiento: Place or service offering a room or bed so travelers or residents can stay.
hospedaje: Short-term lodging or the facilities and services provided for temporary stays.
hotel: Commercial establishment offering individual guest rooms and on-site services.
hospitalidad: Friendly treatment and care shown to guests or visitors.

Definition in Spanish

Actividad económica que agrupa establecimientos que ofrecen hospedaje temporal y servicios para huéspedes, desde hoteles hasta pensiones y hostales.

Word origin

Derived from Old French hostellerie ultimately from Latin hospitāle, with Spanish -ería used to name a business sector.

Usage tips

  • In booking contexts, phrases like '¿Hay habitaciones disponibles?' or 'reservar' communicate availability more clearly than using 'hostelería' alone.

Related words

  • hostelerohoteliernoun
  • hostelerahoteliernoun

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