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"Turismo" is a noun which is often translated as "tourism", and "agencia de viajes" is a noun which is often translated as "travel agency". Learn more about the difference between "turismo" and "agencia de viajes" below.
el turismo(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (activity)
a. tourism
Aunque me gusta el turismo cultural, otras personas lo encuentran un poco aburrido.While I enjoy cultural tourism, other people find it somewhat boring.
2. (sector)
a. tourism
El turismo ha tenido un efecto importante en la economía nuestra en los últimos años.Tourism has had a significant effect on our economy in recent years.
b. tourist trade
El turismo es la fuente principal de ingresos de esta región.The tourist trade is this region's primary source of revenue.
c. tourist industry
Como vivimos en una isla, dependemos mucho del turismo durante los meses veraniegos.Because we live on an island, we rely heavily on tourism during the summer months.
3. (automobile)
a. private car
Como tengo un sentido de la orientación terrible, contrato un turismo cada vez que viajo al extranjero.Because I have such a terrible sense of direction, I call a private car every time I travel abroad.
la agencia de viajes(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (general)
a. travel agency
En la agencia de viajes nos ofrecieron un paquete turístico para viajar por toda Europa.They offered us a package tour around all of Europe at the travel agency.
