Touristy Meaning in English
word
ˈtʊr.ɪ.sti
TOOR-i-stee
tˈɔːɹɪsti
TAWR-i-stee
Definition
Describes a place, shop, or activity that is mainly for tourists, often in a way that is not very authentic or is overly commercial.
Usage & Nuances
Usually has a negative or critical tone, suggesting 'not authentic' or 'made for tourists.' Common collocations: 'touristy area,' 'touristy restaurant.' Not the same as 'touristic' (formal/neutral).
Spanish: demasiado turístico - turístico (con connotación negativa)Portuguese (BR): turístico demais - turístico (com conotação negativa)Portuguese (PT): demasiado turístico - turístico (com conotação negativa)Chinese (Simplified): 充满游客的 - 太旅游化的Chinese (Traditional): 充滿遊客的 - 太旅遊化的Hindi: बहुत पर्यटक केंद्रित - पर्यटन वाला (नकारात्मक अर्थ में)Arabic: سياحي للغاية - مخصص للسياح (بمعنى سلبي)Bengali: পর্যটক-ভিত্তিক - পর্যটনেমুখীRussian: туристический (с негативным оттенком) - рассчитанный на туристовJapanese: 観光客向け - 観光地っぽいVietnamese: dành cho khách du lịch - quá du lịchKorean: 관광객용 - 관광지스럽다Turkish: turistik (aşırı ticari)Urdu: سیاحتی (مصنوعی یا غیر مستند)Indonesian: khusus turis - terlalu turis
Example Sentences
This street is very touristy in the summer.
basic
We avoided the touristy restaurants downtown.
basic
The souvenir shop was too touristy for me.
basic
Let's find somewhere less touristy and more local to eat.
natural
It felt really touristy, like it was designed just for visitors.
natural
Some people love touristy places, but I prefer something more authentic.
natural