torremolinos: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
C2Informal/Neutral
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What does “torremolinos” mean?
A coastal town and municipality on the Costa del Sol in the province of Málaga, southern Spain.
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Meaning and Definition
A coastal town and municipality on the Costa del Sol in the province of Málaga, southern Spain.
A well-known Spanish holiday resort and tourist destination, famous for its beaches, nightlife, and high-rise developments.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
Usage is identical, referring to the same Spanish location. Familiarity may be higher in UK/Irish English due to tourism patterns.
Connotations
In UK English, often connotes affordable package holidays, a lively nightlife scene, and a less 'authentic' Spanish experience. In American English, less culturally loaded, simply a known Spanish resort.
Frequency
Higher frequency in UK/Irish English media and casual conversation due to its popularity as a holiday destination.
Grammar
How to Use “torremolinos” in a Sentence
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Meaning in Context
Business
In tourism and travel industry contexts: 'The Torremolinos market is saturated with budget accommodation.'
Academic
In human geography or tourism studies: 'The urban development of Torremolinos exemplifies mass coastal tourism.'
Everyday
In casual conversation about holidays: 'We're thinking of Torremolinos for a cheap week in the sun.'
Technical
Not used in technical contexts outside of specific geographical or tourism references.
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “torremolinos”
- Misspelling as 'Torremolenos', 'Torremolinas'.
- Using it as a common noun (e.g., 'a torremolinos').
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is officially a town (municipality) within the province of Málaga, though its urban area is densely built.
It comes from Spanish 'torre' (tower) and 'molinos' (windmills), referring to the old watchtowers and water mills that once existed there.
It was one of the first locations developed for package holidays in the 1960s, offering affordable, sunny breaks with established infrastructure catering to English-speakers.
In British English, it's approximately /ˌtɒreɪməˈliːnɒs/ (tor-ay-muh-LEE-noss). In American English, /ˌtɔːreɪmoʊˈliːnoʊs/ (tor-ay-moh-LEE-nohs).
A coastal town and municipality on the Costa del Sol in the province of Málaga, southern Spain.
Torremolinos is usually informal/neutral in register.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: TOWER (Torre) of MOLINOS (windmills) – a town named after its old towers and windmills on the coast.
Conceptual Metaphor
A PLACE IS A PRODUCT (for mass consumption); Torremolinos is often spoken of as a commodified holiday experience.
Practice
Quiz
Torremolinos is best described as: