Lesson 4.3, checking into a hotel. The Hear it, say it section has the question: “¿Tiene la habitación con baño privado?”. “la habitación"? I don't get that, at least not in the context of someone checking into a hotel.
use of 'la' instead of 'una'

Rick-bK
August 27, 2023

Rick-bK
August 28, 2023
I was very careful to make sure I heard what I thought I heard before posting. I listened to it many times. I was sure I heard:
¿tiene la habitación con baño privado?
Does the room have with private bathroom?
When I checked it just now though, it has ¿Tiene la habitación un baño privado?.
So it makes sense now. No problem.
Thanks for your reply.

Enxhi-Rocket-Italian-Tutor
August 29, 2023
Hello team,
I understand your confusion. In the context of checking into a hotel, the phrase "¿Tiene la habitación con baño privado?" means "Do you have the room with a private bathroom?" The word "la habitación" refers to "the room" that the person is inquiring about.
Essentially, the question is asking whether the hotel has rooms available that come with a private bathroom. It's a common question that guests might ask to ensure that they are booking a room with the specific amenities they desire. So, in this context, "la habitación" is referring to the hotel room that the person is interested in.
Happy learning :)