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    Acogía (en. Welcomed)

    /a.koˈxi.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To receive someone in a place
    She welcomed her friends at her house every weekend.
    Ella acogía a sus amigos en su casa todos los fines de semana.
    To accept something or someone with kindness or affection
    The club welcomed new members without discrimination.
    El club acogía a nuevos miembros sin discriminación.
    To provide refuge or asylum
    The shelter welcomed families affected by the storm.
    El refugio acogía a familias afectadas por la tormenta.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'acoger', from Latin 'accolligere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    temporary shelter
    Refuge or assistance granted for a limited time.
    acogida temporal
    welcome with open arms
    To receive someone with joy and kindness.
    acoger con los brazos abiertos
    to be welcomed
    To be received in a place or group.
    ser acogido

    Related Words

    shelter
    Action of welcoming; reception.
    acogida
    welcoming
    That offers comfort or is friendly.
    acogedor
    to welcome
    To receive someone or include something.
    acoger

    Slang Meanings

    To unexpectedly receive someone or with surprise.
    I welcomed him immediately when he arrived unannounced.
    Lo acogía de inmediato cuando llegó sin avisar.
    To accept a complicated situation.
    I had to accept the reality of my job situation.
    Tuve que acoger la realidad de mi situación laboral.