Alojamiento (en. Accommodation)

alo-xa-miento

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Action of lodging or the state of being lodged.
The lodging in the hotel was very comfortable.
El alojamiento en el hotel fue muy cómodo.
Facility intended to accommodate people.
We looked for cheap lodging during our vacation.
Buscamos un alojamiento barato durante nuestras vacaciones.

Etymology

From the verb alojar, which comes from the Arabic term hisn (castle, fortress).

Common Phrases and Expressions

temporary lodging
A place where one lives for a short duration.
alojamiento temporal
to make lodging
To provide a space for someone to stay.
hacer alojamiento
to seek lodging
To try to find a place to stay.
buscar alojamiento

Related Words

to lodge
To place someone in a place to live or stay.
alojar
lodging
Action of hosting a guest.
hospedaje
hostel
Establishment where lodging is offered.
albergue

Slang Meanings

A practical place to stay.
That apartment is a good lodging for two.
Ese apartamento es un buen alojamiento para dos.
A low-cost lodging.
I found very cheap lodging near the beach.
Encontré un alojamiento muy barato cerca de la playa.