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"El viajero" is a form of "viajero", a noun which is often translated as "traveler". "La huésped" is a form of "huésped", a noun which is often translated as "guest". Learn more about the difference between "el viajero" and "la huésped" below.
el viajero(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (person)
a. traveler (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Algunos viajeros se apresuran a llegar, mientras otros disfrutan del viaje.Some travelers rush to arrive, while others enjoy the journey.
b. traveller (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
No soy muy buen viajero; prefiero quedarme en casa.I'm not a very good traveller; I would rather stay at home.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. traveling (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
John es un vendedor viajero.John is a traveling salesman.
b. travelling (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
¿Conoces a alguien que sea una vendedora viajera?Do you know anyone who is a travelling saleswoman?
el huésped, la huésped(
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)This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
a. guest
El Hotel Flamingo puede albergar hasta 1,200 huéspedes.The Flamingo Hotel can lodge up to 1,200 guests.
b. lodger (in someone's house)
Mary Lou buscó una huésped para ayudarla a pagar los gastos.Mary Lou looked for a lodger to help pay expenses.
c. boarder (in a house or school)
La Escuela Kennedy tiene 250 huéspedes.The Kennedy School has 250 boarders.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
