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"Comida" is a form of "comida", a noun which is often translated as "food". "Alojamiento" is a noun which is often translated as "accommodations". Learn more about the difference between "comida" and "alojamiento" below.
la comida(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. meal
El desayuno es la comida más importante del día.Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
a. lunch
La gente en España toma la comida a las dos de la tarde.The locals in Spain have lunch at two in the afternoon.
4. (main meal) (Latin America)
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
a. dinner
Dimos una comida especial para celebrar la ocasión.We hosted a special dinner to celebrate the occasion.
el alojamiento(
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loh
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hah
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myehn
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. accommodations (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Buscamos alojamiento cerca del centro de la ciudad.We're looking for accommodations near the city center.
b. accommodation (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
Muchas veces, los hostales son mejor alojamiento que los hoteles.Hostels often provide better accommodation than hotels.
c. lodging
El paquete incluye el pasaje aéreo, el alojamiento y la comida.The package includes air travel, board, and lodging.
d. lodgings
¿Puedes recomendarme algún alojamiento que sea bonito y barato?Can you recommend me any nice, cheap lodgings?
a. accommodation
El consejo está discutiendo un plan para el alojamiento de los refugiados políticos.The council is discussing a plan for the accommodation of the political refugees.
