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botones means bellhop — a common term in Travel Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.

📅 Published: January 23, 2026

✈️ Travel Spanish

botones

noun • /[bo-TO-nes]/

bellhop

Example:

El botones subió mi equipaje.

The bellhop took up my luggage.

🧠 What does botones mean?

A bellhop is a hotel employee responsible for carrying guests' luggage, escorting them to their rooms, and providing other services. In Spanish, the term 'botones' refers to this specific role within a hotel.

📚 Extra examples

  • El botones nos ayudó a subir las maletas a la habitación.
    The bellhop helped us take the suitcases up to the room.
  • Necesitamos llamar a un botones para que nos recoja el equipaje.
    We need to call a bellhop to pick up our luggage.
  • El hotel cuenta con servicio de botones las 24 horas.
    The hotel has bellhop service available 24 hours a day.

💡 Did You Know?

The word 'botón' itself means 'button.' The connection to 'bellhop' likely stems from the early days of hotels where bellhops might have worn uniforms with distinctive buttons or were summoned by ringing a bell (which also uses the root 'botón' in some contexts of early signaling devices).

🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "botones"

Synonyms: maletero, mozo de equipaje

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❓ FAQ

How do you say 'bellhop' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'bellhop' is 'botones'.
How do you pronounce 'botones' in Spanish?
The pronunciation of 'botones' is boh-TOH-nes. The 'b' is soft, similar to the English 'v' sound, and the stress is on the second syllable.
How do you use 'botones' in a sentence?
'Botones' is used as a noun to refer to the person who performs the duties of a bellhop. For example, 'Pedimos un botones para ayudar con el equipaje.'
What is the English translation of 'botones'?
The most common English translation of 'botones' in the context of a hotel is 'bellhop'.
Does 'botones' change for gender or number?
Yes, 'botones' is a masculine noun and changes for number. The singular form is 'botón' (though less commonly used for the profession itself, more for a button), and the plural is 'botones'.
Is 'botones' common in everyday Spanish?
Yes, 'botones' is a commonly understood term in Spanish-speaking countries, particularly in the context of hotels and travel.
Does 'botones' have slang or double meanings?
While 'botón' literally means 'button,' in the context of hotel staff, 'botones' specifically refers to a bellhop. It does not generally carry slang or other common double meanings.
Is 'botones' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
The term 'botones' for a bellhop is widely understood and used in both Spain and Latin America.

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