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Term: turista

1. Noun (singular: turista; plural: turistas)

Sense: A person who is visiting or traveling to a foreign country as a tourist.

Usage: The turista was excited to explore the landmarks and culture of the new city.

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2. Noun (singular: turista; plural: turistas)

Sense: An intestinal disorder, particularly diarrhea, experienced by travelers in a foreign country due to a change in local water or cuisine.

Usage: Poor hygiene practices in some street food stalls can lead to turista among unsuspecting tourists.

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3. Adjective

Sense: Belonging to or characteristic of tourists.

Usage: The souvenir shop offered a variety of turista trinkets, attracting tourists visiting the city.

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4. Local Usage: Noun (singular: turista; plural: turistas)

Sense: In some countries, particularly in Latin America, the term "turista" is used to refer to a local resident who pretends to be a tourist in order to take advantage of tourist-related benefits or services.

Usage: Watch out for turistas at popular tourist spots who may try to approach you with scams.

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