hospedarse (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Verb

Phonetic Transcription

/hos.peˈðaɾ.se/

Translation Options into English

• to stay
• to lodge
• to put up

Meaning and Usage

The verb hospedarse means to stay or to lodge somewhere, often referring to accommodations like hotels, hostels, or someone's home. It is commonly used in contexts such as travel or visiting friends and family. The frequency of use is moderate; it can be found in both oral and written Spanish, although it might be more prevalent in written instructions or travel guides.

Example Sentences

1. Voy a hospedarse en un hotel cerca de la playa.
   I am going to stay at a hotel near the beach.

2. Siempre trato de hospedarse en casas de amigos cuando viajo.
   I always try to stay at friends' houses when I travel.

3. Es importante conocer las normas del lugar donde va a hospedarse.
   It's important to know the rules of the place you are going to lodge.

Idiomatic Expressions

While hospedarse itself may not be found in many idiomatic expressions, it plays a role in some phrases related to lodging or hospitality.

1. Hospedarse como un rey
2. Literal Translation: To stay like a king
3. Meaning: To be very comfortable while staying somewhere.

4. Example: Durante sus vacaciones, se hospedó como un rey en un resort de lujo.
   During his vacation, he stayed like a king in a luxury resort.

5. Hospedarse en casa ajena

6. Literal Translation: To stay in someone else's house
7. Meaning: To be a guest at someone else's home, often implying a sense of courtesy and privilege.

8. Example: Siempre es un honor hospedarse en casa ajena.
   It is always an honor to stay in someone else's house.

9. No hay lugar como el hogar, aunque a veces te hospedas en lugares maravillosos.

10. Literal Translation: There’s no place like home, although sometimes you stay in wonderful places.
11. Example: No hay lugar como el hogar, aunque a veces te hospedas en lugares maravillosos.
    There’s no place like home, although sometimes you stay in wonderful places.

Etymology

The word hospedarse comes from the Latin word hospitare, which means to host or provide lodging. This Latin root is connected to hospes, meaning guest, host, or stranger. The verb form implies action related to hospitality.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms: - Alojarse (to lodge) - Quedarse (to stay) - Pararse (to stop by)

Antonyms: - Salir (to leave) - Desalojar (to evict) - Marcharse (to depart)