Spanish Conversation · Level 127
59 words
Spanish word
visitante
Pronunciation
IPA/bisiˈtante/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)visitor
Example
Tenemos un visitante en la oficina hoy.
We have a visitor in the office today.
More examples
El visitante extranjero pidió información en recepción.
The overseas visitor asked for information at reception.
Core concept
Person who visits someone or is at a place briefly.
Common phrases
el visitante extranjero
overseas visitor
los visitantes del museo
museum visitors
entrada para visitantes
visitor ticket
Similar words
invitado: Person invited to an event or to someone's home.
huésped: Person who stays overnight at a hotel or in a private home.
turista: Person who travels to a place primarily to see sights.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que va a ver a alguien o que llega a un lugar por motivos temporales y no para quedarse mucho tiempo.
Word origin
From Latin visitare "to visit" plus the agentive suffix -ante, forming a noun meaning "one who visits".
Usage tips
- Same form for men and women (el/la visitante) and typically implies a short visit, while huésped is used for overnight guests.