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    Turista (en. Tourist)

    /tuˈɾista/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    An individual who visits a specific place as a temporary visitor.
    The tourist took many photos during his trip.
    El turista tomó muchas fotos durante su viaje.
    A person who is in a place different from their home for recreational purposes.
    Tourists fill the city streets in the summer.
    Los turistas llenan las calles de la ciudad en verano.
    A traveler who explores different cultures.
    The tourist tried the local food during his visit.
    El turista probó la comida local en su visita.

    Etymology

    It comes from the French 'touriste', which means traveler.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    avid tourist
    A person who travels very frequently.
    turista empedernido
    transient tourist
    A visitor who is only in a place for a short period.
    turista de paso
    cultural tourist
    A person who travels to learn about the culture of a place.
    turista cultural

    Related Words

    trip
    The action of moving from one place to another.
    viaje
    destination
    The place to which a traveler is heading.
    destino
    guide
    A person who accompanies tourists to show them a place.
    guía

    Slang Meanings

    light-haired person
    A light-haired person came to visit the beaches.
    Vino un güero a visitar las playas.
    joint
    That joint only came to do tourism.
    Ese churro solo vino a hacer turismo.