Spanish Conversation · Level 143
45 words
Spanish word
parador
Pronunciation
IPA/paɾaˈðoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nounparador hotel
Example
¿Dónde está el parador más cercano?
Where is the nearest parador hotel?
More examples
¿Aceptan tarjetas en el parador?
Do they accept cards at the parador hotel?
Core concept
Spanish state-run hotel in the official Paradores network, often housed in monuments or historic buildings.
Common phrases
el parador más cercano
the closest parador hotel
hacer una reserva en un parador
make a reservation at a parador hotel
alojamiento en un parador
lodging in a parador hotel
Similar words
hotel: Accommodation offering paid rooms and full guest services, from budget to luxury.
hostal: Small-budget inn, often family-run, with simple private rooms and limited services.
pensión: Homey small lodging that focuses on a family atmosphere and includes breakfast.
albergue: Spartan hostel-style lodging with shared sleeping areas and very low rates.
Definition in Spanish
Hotel perteneciente a la red pública española 'Paradores', normalmente ubicado en monumentos o lugares de interés cultural.
Word origin
Comes from Spanish parar 'to stop' plus the suffix -dor 'place or agent', originally meaning 'place to stop' and later adopted as the proper name for Spain's public Paradores hotel network.
Usage tips
- A capital P marks membership in the official chain (for example Parador de Granada), and English mentions often add 'in Spain' or 'state-run' to make the public-network sense clear.