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"Albergue" is a form of "albergue", a noun which is often translated as "shelter". "Hotel" is a noun which is often translated as "hotel". Learn more about the difference between "albergue" and "hotel" below.
el albergue(
ahl
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behr
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geh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. shelter
Una fuerte tormenta se aproxima. Deberíamos buscar albergue.A big storm is coming our way. We should look for shelter.
Los senderistas buscaron albergue en las montañas.The hikers sought shelter in the mountains.
b. refuge
Se encuentra un albergue desértico con agua por allá.There's a desert refuge with water that way.
c. accommodation
Usted tendrá que demostrar por qué necesita albergue.You will need to demonstrate why you need accommodation.
d. lodging
La vivienda que dará albergue a los refugiados ya está terminada.The dwelling which is to provide lodging for the refugees is now finished.
a. hostel
Mi esposo y yo nos quedamos en un albergue lindo cuando visitamos Tulum.My husband and I stayed in a lovely hostel when we visited Tulum.
el hotel(
oh
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tehl
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
