accommodation
Derived from Latin 'accommodare', meaning 'to make fit', from 'ad-' meaning 'to' + 'commodare' meaning 'to make fit'.
NOUN
(1)
[/əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃən/en-US]
acomodo
literal
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ajuste
formalcontextual
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arreglo
neutral
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provisión
neutral
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concepto de alojamiento
untranslatable
(The term 'accommodation' can also refer to a place to stay, which does not have a one-word equivalent in SPANISH.)
Antonyms
incompatibility
The process of adapting or adjusting to new circumstances or needs. It also refers to a room, building, or lodging provided for a person or people, often for a temporary stay. Additionally, it can mean an agreement or compromise reached between opposing parties.
| plural |
|---|
| accommodations |
- The hotel offers family accommodation with interconnected rooms and special amenities for children. — This example highlights the meaning of lodging or housing provided.
- The company made an accommodation for employees who needed flexible working hours to balance their personal lives. — This example illustrates the meaning of an adjustment or provision made to suit someone's needs.
- After lengthy discussions, both parties reached an accommodation on the new terms of the contract. — This example shows the meaning of an agreement or compromise.
VERB
(1)
[/əˈkɒməˌdeɪt/en-US]
To provide lodging or space for; to fit in with the wishes or needs of; to adapt oneself to a new situation or environment.
| past | present_participle |
|---|---|
| accommodated | accommodating |
- The conference hall can accommodate up to 500 guests comfortably for the main session. — This example means to provide space or room for.
- We always try to accommodate our customers' special requests whenever possible. — This example means to fit in with or fulfill the wishes or needs of someone.
- It's important to be able to accommodate yourself to different cultures when traveling abroad. — This example means to adapt oneself to a new situation.