Turismo

tourism; tourist activitynoun

Alternative meanings

Tourism; activity related to traveling, visiting places, experiencing cultures, relaxing, or using services intended for tourists.

Pronunciation

too-REES-moh

Root and affixes

A loanword from Spanish turismo. It is used in travel, economy, culture, local government, and destination-promotion contexts.

Variants or conjugations

turista = tourist; biyahe = trip or travel; pagbiyahe = traveling; destinasyon = destination

Related words and expressions

tourist, travel, destination, hotel, business

Meaning and usage notes

Use turismo for the tourism industry or the activity of visiting places. For a personal trip, biyahe or pagbiyahe may sound more natural.