motel

S2 W2

BrE /ˈməʊtəl/ AmE /moʊˈtel/

noun en → es

1 ACCOMMODATION [singular] B1

a small hotel, usually near a main road or motorway, where people can stay for one night only

hotel de paso, motel

  • stay at/in a motel

Collocations motel room · overnight stay in a motel

  • They stopped for the night at a cheap motel.

    Se detuvieron para pasar la noche en un motel económico.

2 BUSINESS [singular] B2

a small business that provides services such as car repairs, laundry, or fast food and is often located near a main road or motorway

negocio de carretera, taller mecánico

  • run a motel

Collocations motel services · roadside motel

  • The couple runs a small motel and restaurant.

    La pareja gestiona un pequeño motel y restaurante.