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pretravel

pretravel

4.1
An appointment before travel to get health advice and vaccines
  • noun
translation icon : consulta previa al viaje
  • Before her trip to Africa, she scheduled a pretravel consultation to discuss necessary vaccinations.

Examples

  • Many clinics offer pretravel services to help travelers prepare for health risks abroad.

  • I have a pretravel appointment next week.

  • Before her trip to Africa, she scheduled a pretravel to discuss necessary vaccinations.

  • It is wise to arrange a pretravel appointment if you are visiting a country with different health concerns.

  • The pretravel consultation was very informative.

  • Many clinics offer pretravel appointments to provide travelers with essential health and safety information.

  • It is wise to arrange a pretravel check-up if you are visiting a country with different health concerns.

How Thorough

pretravel
4.1
consultation
102 4.1

Surface Forms

pretravel singular
pretravels plural

Morphology

pretravel = travel (semi-transparent) = pre + travel

Composition 'pre-' + 'travel' clearly indicates 'before travel', but the specialized nominal meaning 'a consultation/appointment' is a metonymic extension that may not be obvious to all learners.

Etymology

Pretravel comes from pre- 'before' and travel, and it is often used for a short appointment you have before a trip to get advice or vaccines, so a pretravel visit helps you stay safe and healthy while abroad.