Turismo (en. Tourism)

/tuˈɾizmo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Activity that consists of traveling for pleasure or recreational purposes.
Tourism helps the local economy of cities.
El turismo ayuda a la economía local de las ciudades.
Group of people who travel within a country or to other countries.
International tourism has grown in recent years.
El turismo internacional ha crecido en los últimos años.
Industry related to the travel of people to different places.
Tourism is one of the main sources of income in many nations.
El turismo es una de las principales fuentes de ingresos en muchas naciones.

Etymology

From the French 'tourisme', which in turn comes from 'tour', meaning 'tour'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

receptive tourism
The tourism that receives visitors from abroad.
turismo receptivo
sustainable tourism
A form of tourism that respects the environment.
turismo sostenible
cultural tourism
Tourism focused on the traditions and culture of a place.
turismo cultural

Related Words

tourist
Person who travels for pleasure.
turista
tour
Visit to a particular place, usually guided.
tour
destination
Place that is traveled to.
destino

Slang Meanings

Party tourism
The city has had problems due to party tourism.
La ciudad ha tenido problemas por el turismo de borrachera.
Adventure tourism
Adventure tourism is on the rise among young people.
El turismo de aventura está en auge entre los jóvenes.