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    Acogido (en. Welcomed)

    /akoˈxido/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It refers to a person who has found shelter or has been accepted in a place.
    The refugee was embraced by a kind family.
    El refugiado fue acogido por una familia amable.
    To describe something that has been received or accepted with good feelings.
    His proposal was enthusiastically embraced by the team.
    Su propuesta fue acogida con entusiasmo por el equipo.

    Etymology

    It derives from the verb 'acoger', which comes from the Latin 'acolligere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be embraced
    To be in a place where support or shelter has been found.
    estar acogido
    embraced with open arms
    Received with a lot of kindness and generosity.
    acogido con los brazos abiertos
    to be embraced by someone
    To be accepted by a person or group.
    ser acogido por alguien

    Related Words

    to embrace
    To welcome someone or something into a place.
    acoger
    embrace
    The act of receiving or accepting someone.
    acogida

    Slang Meanings

    To feel very well accepted in a social group.
    At this party, everyone feels embraced.
    En esta fiesta, todos se sienten acogidos.
    To be in a place where there is protection and companionship.
    After moving, I feel very embraced by my new neighbors.
    Después de mudarme, me siento muy acogido por mis nuevos vecinos.