Posada (en. Inn)

/po'saða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Translation: Place where temporary lodging is provided.
Translation: We stayed at a rustic inn during our vacation.
Nos quedamos en una posada rústica durante nuestras vacaciones.
Translation: Modest accommodation in a town or rural area.
Translation: The village inn is very cozy.
La posada del pueblo es muy acogedora.
Translation: Party or celebration that takes place during the Christmas season in Hispanic culture.
Translation: We held a posada at Marta's house with carols and piñatas.
Hicimos una posada en casa de Marta con villancicos y piñatas.

Etymology

Translation: It comes from the Latin 'positus', which means 'placed' or 'established'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Translation: to hold a posada
Translation: To celebrate a festive gathering with food and music.
hacer una posada
Translation: Christmas posada
Translation: A party celebrated before Christmas, where the journey of Mary and Joseph is reenacted.
posada navideña
Translation: to look for an inn
Translation: To look for a place to stay.
buscar posada

Related Words

Translation: guesthouse
Translation: Small establishment that offers accommodation.
hospedería
Translation: shelter
Translation: House or place that welcomes travelers.
albergue
Translation: hostel
Translation: Establishment that offers lodging in shared rooms.
hostal

Slang Meanings

Translation: Term used to refer to a big party.
Translation: This year's posada was amazing, we all enjoyed it a lot.
La posada de este año fue increíble, todos disfrutamos mucho.
Translation: To refer to a charming place to stay.
Translation: That inn is a very nice place for a romantic getaway.
Esa posada es un lugar muy bonito para unas vacaciones románticas.