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    Motel (en. Motel)

    /moˈtel/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Establishment that provides temporary accommodation for travelers, often along highways.
    The motel where we stayed had a pool.
    El motel en el que nos quedamos tenía una piscina.
    Place that offers rooms equipped for rest and personal hygiene.
    We booked a motel to rest during our trip.
    Reservamos un motel para descansar durante nuestro viaje.
    Type of hotel, usually budget-friendly, that may have garage service.
    The motel is perfect for travelers on a tight budget.
    El motel es perfecto para viajeros con un presupuesto ajustado.

    Etymology

    The term 'motel' comes from the combination of 'motor' and 'hotel,' coined in the United States in the 20th century.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    roadside motel
    A motel intended for short stays for travelers.
    motel de paso
    book a motel
    To make a reservation to spend the night in a motel.
    reservar un motel
    motel with room service
    A motel that offers food and drinks in the rooms.
    motel con servicio de habitaciones

    Related Words

    hotel
    Establishment that provides accommodation, generally more luxurious than a motel.
    hotel
    hostel
    Accommodation similar to a motel, but often with a more basic and shared structure.
    hostal
    guesthouse
    Establishment that offers lodging and sometimes meals, generally cozier.
    pensión

    Slang Meanings

    Discreet meeting place for couples.
    Let's go to the motel to see each other without anyone bothering us.
    Vamos al motel a vernos sin que nadie nos moleste.
    Hourly rental motel.
    The motel where we stayed offers rooms by the hour.
    El motel donde nos quedamos ofrece habitaciones por horas.