Spanish Conversation · Level 130
60 words
Spanish word
veraneante
Pronunciation
IPA/beɾaneˈante/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)vacationer
Example
Muchos veraneantes visitan la costa en agosto.
Many vacationers visit the coast in August.
More examples
El hotel ofrece descuentos para veraneantes.
The hotel offers discounts for vacationers.
Core concept
Person spending part of the summer away from their usual home.
Common phrases
hotel para veraneantes
hotel for vacationers
veraneantes de la ciudad
vacationers from the city
Similar words
turista: Visits destinations to see sights and attractions, usually during brief leisure stays.
vacacionista: Travels or stays somewhere specifically to spend vacation time and relax.
viajero: Moves between places to visit various locations, often over multiple stops.
Definition in Spanish
Término para la persona que pasa parte del verano en un lugar distinto a su residencia habitual, generalmente por ocio.
Word origin
From the verb veranear (to spend the summer) plus the agentive suffix -ante, literally 'one who summers'.
Usage tips
- Often refers to people who stay at a summer resort or second home rather than to short-day beachgoers, and turista or vacacionista fits more general vacationers.