vacancies

word · lemma: vacancy

Definition

Vacancies are available spaces or openings, most commonly used for jobs that need to be filled or rooms available in a hotel or similar place.

Usage & Nuances

Most commonly used in formal and business contexts such as job ads ('job vacancies'), hotel signage ('no vacancies'), and rental listings. 'Vacancies' for hotels/rooms is uncountable in casual English ('any vacancies tonight?'). Do not use for items or objects; it refers to positions or rooms.

Spanish: vacantes - plazas libres (trabajo) - habitaciones disponibles (hotel)Portuguese (BR): vagas - cargos disponíveis - quartos disponíveis (hotel)Portuguese (PT): vagas - cargos disponíveis - quartos disponíveis (hotel)Chinese (Simplified): 空缺 - 空房Chinese (Traditional): 空缺 - 空房Hindi: रिक्तियाँ - खाली स्थान (नौकरी) - खाली कमरे (होटल)Arabic: شواغر - غرف شاغرة (فندق) - وظائف شاغرة

Example Sentences

The hotel has several vacancies tonight.

basic

There are no job vacancies at the moment.

basic

Can you tell me about any vacancies in this company?

basic

Most vacancies here get filled pretty quickly.

natural

I saw a sign that said 'No Vacancies' outside the motel.

natural

We're expecting some vacancies to open up next month when new projects start.

natural