Category: EconomyPart of speech: nounDifficulty: Common

turismo

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English meaning: Tourism

Spanish Definition

(Español)

El negocio y actividad de atraer visitantes. España es el segundo país más visitado del mundo.

English Definition

The business and activity of attracting visitors. Spain is the world's second most visited country (80+ million tourists annually), with tourism generating 12% of GDP. Spain's attractions include Mediterranean beaches, historic cities (Madrid, Barcelona, Seville, Toledo), gastronomy, and cultural heritage. The COVID-19 pandemic severely impacted Spanish tourism, demonstrating its economic vulnerability.

Example

El turismo es uno de los pilares fundamentales de la economía española.

In English: Tourism is one of the fundamental pillars of the Spanish economy.

Synonyms

  • industria turística
  • sector hotelero

Literary Heritage

Poderoso caballero es don Dinero.

Don Money is a powerful gentleman.

Francisco de Quevedo · Poet · Early 17th century

El poder del dinero

Quevedo, 'Letrilla satírica: Poderoso caballero es don Dinero' (c. 1600), refrain

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