turistas

[tu-RIS-tas]
nounmasculine/feminine (both genders use same form)pl: turistas
tourists
1. persons who travel for pleasure to places away from their home, typically for a short period of time
The tourists visited the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro.
Os turistas visitaram a estátua do Cristo Redentor no Rio de Janeiro.
2. persons traveling to a place for sightseeing, recreation, or cultural experiences
Many turistas come to Brazil during Carnival season.
Muitos turistas vêm ao Brasil durante a época de Carnaval.
Brazil is one of the world's top tourism destinations. The word 'turistas' is commonly used in hospitality, service industries, and casual conversation. Brazilians distinguish between 'turistas' (short-term visitors) and 'moradores' (permanent residents). During peak seasons like Carnival or summer holidays, cities like Rio and São Paulo see dramatic increases in tourist populations, which significantly impacts local culture and economy.
NYC Slang
tourists or out-of-towners
Synonyms / Sinônimos
visitantesviajanteshóspedesforasteiros
Antonyms / Antônimos
moradoresresidentesnativoshabitantes

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
turistas
standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
turistas
heavily used in tourism-focused regions and beaches
São Paulo
turistas
common in commercial and hospitality sectors
Portugal
turistas
identical usage in European Portuguese

Related Words

turismoagência de turismoguia turísticoatração turísticadestino turísticopacote turístico

Related Idioms & Phrases

atrair turistas
indústria de turismo
temporada turística
ponto turístico
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