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Accomodations Vocabulary Posted by on Feb 19, 2009 in Learning, Vocabulary

When traveling in Brazil, it’s important to know the difference between the different options in accomodations. Today, we’re going to look at the various types and the associated vocabulary.

albergue: this is a hostel, which typically has a few shared rooms and one or two private rooms.

pousada: in English, we’d call this a bed and breakfast or a guesthouse. It’s somewhere in between a hostel and a hotel, with private rooms in a small building or house. Breakfast is usually included in the price, and these places are usually cheaper than hotels.

hotel: this is a hotel, housed in a large building and usually more expensive than the previous options.

motel: this is used by young couples for several hours at a time, not used for accomodations. Be aware, though, that some motels use “hotel” in their title instead of motel.

apartamento / casa para aluguel: apartments and homes for rent, these are sometimes a cheaper option than hotels.

Related terms:

café da manhã: breakfast

check-in/check-out: check-in/check-out

cama de solteiro: single bed

cama de casal: queen-sized bed

quarto: room

diária = price per night for accomodations

chave = key

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