pensión
lodging
The Spanish word 'pensión' translates to 'lodging' in English. It is commonly used to refer to an establishment that provides accommodation and meals, especially for tourists, on a commercial basis. This can be a board in a private house paid for by arrangement, a guest house, or a small inexpensive hotel. 'Pensión' can also be used to refer to a regular payment made during a person's retirement from an investment fund they have contributed to during their working life. However, in this context, it is used with the meaning of lodging.
Example sentences using: pensión
Juan busca una pensión para alojarse durante sus vacaciones.
Juan is looking for a guesthouse to stay in during his holidays.
In this context, 'pensión' is used to mean a small hotel or guesthouse. It refers to an establishment providing accommodation and, sometimes, meals and various personal services for tourists and travelers.
Ana recibe una pensión después de su jubilación.
Ana receives a pension after her retirement.
In this instance, 'pensión' is used to refer to regular payments made by the state or a private company to someone who is no longer working because they have reached a certain age or they are unable to work due to disability or illness.
Los precios de pensión completa incluyen desayuno, comida y cena.
Full board prices include breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
In this sentence, 'pensión completa' is a Spanish term used in the hospitality industry meaning that all three meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) are included in the price of the accommodation.