No. 5,512 in Spanish
pensión
"Pensión" can mean a pension (retirement payment), a boarding house, or room and board, depending on the context.
In a sentence
La pensión que reciben los jubilados es esencial para su bienestar.
The pension that retirees receive is essential for their well-being.
In this sentence, 'pensión' refers to the financial allowance given to retirees, signifying its use as a post-retirement benefit.
Encontré una pensión económica cerca de la playa para nuestras vacaciones.
I found an affordable guesthouse near the beach for our vacation.
Here, 'pensión' denotes a type of accommodation, specifically a modest guesthouse or boarding house.
La dueña de la pensión también ofrece comida casera a los huéspedes.
The owner of the boarding house also provides homemade meals to the guests.
In this example, 'pensión' again represents a lodging place but emphasizes the personal services offered, like meals for boarders.
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