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There are four different ways to say “welcome” in Spanish, depending on whether you’re using this word in a sentence as a greeting, noun, transitive verb, or adjective.
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Verify that you’re using the word “welcome” as a greeting. For example, you might say “Welcome!” when someone arrives at your home.
Say “Bienvenido” when using “welcome” as a greeting. “Bienvenido” is pronounced “bee-en-veh-nee-doh.”[1]- When greeting a woman, say “bienvenida,” which is the feminine translation of “welcome.” “Bienvenida” is pronounced “bee-en-veh-nee-dah.”
Verify that you’re using the word “welcome” as a noun in a sentence. An example of using “welcome” as a noun is, “The woman is offering a warm welcome to her long-lost brother.”
Say “bienvenida” when using “welcome” as a noun. “Bienvenida” is the literal translation of “welcome” in Spanish. “Bienvenida” is pronounced “bee-en-veh-nee-dah.”[2]- Alternately, you can say “recibimiento” or “acogida,” which are synonyms for “welcome” as a noun in Spanish. “Recibimiento” is pronounced “reh-see-bee-mee-en-toh,” and “acogida” is pronounced “ah-koh-hee-dah.”
Margarita Madrigal, Spanish Language ExpertThe most common Spanish greeting is 'Hola', which literally translates to 'Hello'. However, you can make your welcome warmer by using 'Bienvenido' (masculine) or 'Bienvenida' (feminine), which mean 'Welcome'. For a friendly, informal welcome, say '¡Hola! ¡Bienvenido!' or '¡Hola! ¡Bienvenida!' Be sure to match the gender to who you are addressing. Add a smile, and you'll spread cheer Spanish style!
Verify that you’re using the word “welcome” as a transitive verb. An example of using “welcome” as a transitive verb is, “The man is happy to welcome you to his home.”
Say “dar la bienvenida a,” which means “to welcome.” This phrase is pronounced as “dahr lah bee-en-veh-nee-dah ah.”[3]
Verify that you’re using the word “welcome” as an adjective in a sentence. An example of using ”welcome” as an adjective is, “The new flowers will offer a welcome change to my yard.”
Say “bienvenido,” which means “welcome” when using this word as an adjective. “Bienvenido” is pronounced “bee-en-veh-nee-doh.”[4]
Community Q&A
- QuestionHow do I say, "Welcome, mother"?
DonaganTop AnswererBienvenida, madre. - QuestionHow do I say "welcome" after he says "thank you"?DonaganTop Answerer"De nada" or "por nada."
- QuestionHow do I say, "That will be five dollars" in Spanish?
Community Answer"Cinco dolares, por favor."
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