posada

inn

noun poh-SAH-dah Rare

Origin: From posar (to rest, to lodge) + -ada

Also means

lodging; posada (Mexican Christmas tradition)

Usage Note

Posada means a traditional inn or guesthouse, typically modest and family-run. In Mexico and Central America, las posadas are the nine-night Christmas celebrations (December 16–24) re-enacting Mary and Joseph's search for lodging — making the word culturally significant far beyond simple accommodation. The plural posadas is regular.

Examples

"Nos alojamos en una posada encantadora en el pueblo."

Natural Translation

We stayed at a charming inn in the village.

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