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    Posadero (en. Innkeeper)

    /posaˈðeɾo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Owner or manager of an inn.
    The innkeeper offered us lodging for one night.
    El posadero nos ofreció hospedaje por una noche.
    A person who offers temporary lodging to travelers.
    The innkeeper was very kind and made us feel at home.
    El posadero era muy amable y nos hizo sentir como en casa.
    In ancient times, a place where one could rest during the journey.
    Before modern hotels, innkeepers were very common.
    Antes de los hoteles modernos, los posaderos eran muy comunes.

    Etymology

    From the noun 'inn', which in turn comes from the verb 'to settle', related to 'establishing oneself' or 'stopping' in a place.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    The innkeeper of the village
    A term that refers to the owner of a village inn.
    El posadero de la aldea

    Related Words

    inn
    Establishment that offers lodging, especially in rural areas.
    posada
    hospitality
    Quality of being hospitable, which implies offering comfort to guests.
    hospitalidad

    Slang Meanings

    Type of basic accommodation
    That place is an inn, don't expect luxury.
    Ese lugar es un posadero, no esperes lujos.
    Occasionally used derogatorily to refer to someone who poorly manages their establishment
    That innkeeper is a disaster, I won't be coming back.
    Ese posadero es un desastre, no volveré.