posada
[poh-sah-duh; Spanish paw-sah-th ah]
- (in some Spanish-speaking countries) a government-operated or -approved inn offering moderately priced rooms to tourists, especially in a historic area.
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Origin of posada
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Contemporary Examples
Posada used the skeleton as a way of talking about politics, commenting on life.
It is tempting to think that Posada would be proud of how far his calavera images have traveled.
“We are going to do what we need to do to be here for our patients,” says Posada.
Rivera and Jeter are certain Hall of Famers while Pettitte and Posada will get some consideration.
Historical Examples
It was no doubt a posada and some other traveller was trying for admittance.
Within the TidesJoseph Conrad
Then he turned in to the posada, and hastily summoned Mateo.
The Argonauts of North LibertyBret Harte
I was assisted by the landlord of the posada, who had risen, and was stalking about in his serape.
The Scalp HuntersMayne Reid
The posada was a wretched one, but there were few people in it.
In New GranadaW.H.G. Kingston
She is worth a journey to the Posada to see, but then, what is that—what are a few wisps of flowers?
When Dreams Come TrueRitter Brown
posada
- an inn in a Spanish-speaking country
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Word Origin
literally: place for stopping
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Word Origin and History for posada
n.
"inn," 1763, from Spanish posada "home, lodging," from posar "to repose, rest, lodge," from Latin pausare (see pause (v.)).
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