Spanish Conversation · Level 46
75 words
Spanish word
turismo
Pronunciation
IPA/tuˈɾismo/
Meaning
- masculine nountourism
Example
Quiero hacer turismo en Barcelona.
I want to go sightseeing in Barcelona.
More examples
La oficina de turismo cierra a las cinco.
The tourist information office closes at five.
Core concept
People visiting landmarks and attractions.
Common phrases
hacer turismo
go sightseeing
oficina de turismo
tourist information office
turismo cultural
cultural tourism
Similar words
viaje: Journey involving movement and stays in different places, for any purpose.
excursión: Short, informal outing that takes place in a single day, often for leisure.
visita: Going to see a place or person, usually briefly, to look around or meet.
paseo: Short, casual trip on foot or by vehicle, taken mainly for leisure.
Definition in Spanish
Nombra la actividad de visitar lugares para verlos, conocerlos y disfrutarlos por su interés cultural o natural.
Word origin
Borrowed from French tourisme, from tour 'a circuit or tour' plus the suffix -isme, so it names the activity of touring.
Usage tips
- The phrase hacer turismo or ir de turismo signals sightseeing as the purpose, while viajar can mean travel without implying visits to attractions.