El vestíbulo
Example: El vestíbulo del hotel está decorado con flores frescas.
Definition
"El vestíbulo" refers to the entrance hall or lobby of a building, especially in a hotel, where guests are welcomed and can wait or gather. It often serves as a transitional space between the outside and the interior rooms.
Etymology
The word "el vestíbulo" comes from the Latin word 'vestibulum,' which means an entrance court or passage. Originally, it referred to the area just inside the main door of a Roman house, serving as a waiting or reception area. Did you know that this architectural feature has been important since ancient times for welcoming visitors?
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"El vestíbulo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Hospitality - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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