Vestíbulo (en. Lobby)
/besˈtibulo/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Space that serves as the entrance to a room or part of a building.
The vestibule of the house has an impressive chandelier.
El vestíbulo de la casa tiene un impresionante candelabro.
Part of a building located between the entrance door and other rooms.
In the vestibule, guests are accommodated before entering the lounge.
En el vestíbulo se acomodan los invitados antes de entrar al salón.
Area of a hotel or public building where visitors are received.
The hotel's vestibule was bright and welcoming.
El vestíbulo del hotel era luminoso y acogedor.
Etymology
From the Latin 'vestibulum', which means 'entrance' or 'threshold'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
entrance vestibule
Area where visitors are received in a building.
vestíbulo de entrada
go to the vestibule
Indicates the action of going to the entrance of a place.
pasar al vestíbulo
wait in the vestibule
Reflects the action of waiting in the entrance area.
esperar en el vestíbulo
Related Words
hall
Spacious interior area of a building.
hall
foyer
Space intended to receive visitors.
recibidor
entrance
Access to a place.
entrada
Slang Meanings
Reception room
The vestibule is used as a reception room for guests.
El vestíbulo se usa como sala de recibimiento para los invitados.
Waiting area
The vestibule is just a waiting area before entering the lounge.
El vestíbulo es solo una zona de espera antes de entrar al salón.