No. 724 in Spanish
turismo
The activities of traveling and visiting places for leisure, culture, or business.
In a sentence
El turismo es una actividad clave para la economía del país.
Tourism is a key activity for the country's economy.
In this sentence, 'turismo' is used as a noun to describe the industry or sector involved in touring and traveling for leisure or business.
Nos encanta practicar turismo de aventura en montañas y ríos.
We love practicing adventure tourism in mountains and rivers.
Here, 'turismo' refers to a specific type of travel, highlighting its context in an activity or category.
La universidad ofrece cursos sobre turismo sostenible.
The university offers courses about sustainable tourism.
In this instance, 'turismo' is used to specify an area of study or practice related to eco-friendly travel and tourism management.
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