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"Tourist" in Spanish: turista / turista
el turista / la turista
A tourist is el turista or la turista. Match el or la to the person. Many turistas carry a map.
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How to pronounce turista / turista
Say it
too-REES-tah
/tu.ˈɾis.ta/
too-REES-tah. Stress REES. Soft t.
"Tourist" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el turista | the tourist (male) Masculine article. | Masculine article. |
| la turista | the tourist (female) Feminine article. | Feminine article. |
| los turistas | the tourists Mixed or male plural. | Mixed or male plural. |
| zona de turistas | tourist area Busy plazas and sights. | Busy plazas and sights. |
How to use turista / turista in real life
- 1Plaza
Hay muchos turistas hoy.
There are many tourists today.
Muchos turistas.
- 2Photo
La turista pide una foto.
The tourist asks for a photo.
La turista.
- 3Hotel
El turista deja la maleta.
The tourist leaves the suitcase.
El turista.
Mistakes English speakers make with turista / turista
Incorrect: El turista (for a woman) llegó.
Correct: La turista llegó.
Use la turista for a woman.
Incorrect: Soy un tourist.
Correct: Soy turista.
Say turista, not English tourist.
Good to know
Good to knowTurista keeps the same -a ending for men and women. Change only el or la before turista.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Asking for a photo in a plaza
ChatPal
¿Eres turista también?
Are you a tourist too?
You
Sí, soy turista por una semana.
Yes, I'm a tourist for a week.
ChatPal
¿Quieres una foto aquí?
Do you want a photo here?
You
Sí, por favor. Gracias, turista amigo.
Yes, please. Thanks, fellow tourist.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Tourist" in Spanish
El turista or la turista?
Match el or la to the person. Word stays turista.
Plural of turista?
Los turistas or las turistas.
Is turista rude?
Neutral word. Tone matters more than turista.
How do you pronounce turista?
Too-REES-tah. Stress REES in turista.
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