Noun · A1 · Spanish glossary
Turista: tourist
turista
Pronunciation: too-REES-tah (stress the capital letters)
Turista means “tourist” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: tourist
- How to say it: too-REES-tah
- Gender: el/la turista
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “turista” means and how to use it
Turista means “tourist.” It has the same form for men and women.
Gender and plural
- Gender: el/la turista (masculine or feminine)
- Plural: los/las turistas
Examples with audio
- Soy turista en esta ciudad.I am a tourist in this city.
- Hay muchos turistas en verano.There are many tourists in the summer.
- La turista pregunta por el museo.The tourist asks about the museum.
Usage tip
Only the article changes: el turista, la turista. The adjective is “turístico”: una zona turística.
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “tourist” in Spanish?
“tourist” in Spanish is “turista.” It is pronounced too-REES-tah, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “turista”?
Say too-REES-tah. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “turista” masculine or feminine?
Turista is used for both men and women: “el/la turista.” The plural is “turistas.”
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