Spanish Word · Intermediate
tugurio
slum, shack, hovel
Pronunciation: /tuˈɡuɾjo/
Meaning
slum, shack, hovel
Example
ya verás qué club... un tugurio de lujo: palmeras de neón, pista circular, mesitas con lamparitas, meseros de filipina blanca y ¡qué orquestones!
I use the word "tugurio".
Practice tips
- Practice tugurio out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Spanish word is for intermediate-level learners.