Huéspeda (en. Guest)

/wɛsˈpeða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who receives accommodation and food in a place different from their usual home.
She was a very kind guest during her stay at our house.
Fue una huéspeda muy amable durante su estancia en nuestra casa.
A woman who temporarily stays in a lodging or hotel.
The guests at the hotel receive a special welcome service.
Las huéspedas del hotel reciben un servicio especial de bienvenida.
A person who is under the care of another, usually in a hospitality context.
The guest felt at home thanks to the warmth of her hosts.
La huéspeda se sintió como en casa gracias a la calidez de sus anfitriones.

Etymology

From Latin 'hospes', which means 'guest' or 'host'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

guest of honor
A special person who is welcomed in a home, usually on important occasions.
huéspeda de honor
to be a good guest
To behave courteously and respectfully in someone else's home.
ser buena huéspeda
unexpected guest
A person who arrives unannounced to stay.
huéspeda inesperada

Related Words

lodging
The act of hosting a person in a specific place.
hospedaje
host
A person who receives guests in their home or at an event.
anfitrión
accommodation
The process of organizing a place so that a person feels comfortable.
acomodación

Slang Meanings

A guest who stays longer than originally agreed upon.
That guest became an unwanted tenant.
Esa huéspeda se convirtió en una inquilina no deseada.
A person who is constantly invited, often informally.
It's always the same guest at our barbecues.
Siempre es la misma huéspeda en nuestras barbacoas.