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    Acogieron (en. Welcomed)

    /akoˈxjeɾon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To receive people in a place with attention and kindness.
    The new students were welcomed by their classmates.
    Los nuevos estudiantes fueron acogidos por sus compañeros.
    To take a person or group under protection or asylum.
    The refugees were welcomed by several families.
    Los refugiados fueron acogidos por varias familias.
    To accept or admit something.
    The committee welcomed the proposed change.
    El comité acogió la propuesta de cambio.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'acomegere', which means to gather or join.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to welcome with open arms
    To receive someone in a very kind and affectionate manner.
    acoger con los brazos abiertos
    to rely on
    To assume or rely on a norm, law, or condition.
    acogerse a
    to be welcomed
    To be received in a place or community.
    ser acogido

    Related Words

    to welcome
    To receive someone in a place.
    acoger
    to accompany
    To go with someone or give them company.
    acompañar
    protected
    A person who receives protection.
    protegido

    Slang Meanings

    To receive someone unexpectedly.
    The group welcomed their friend who arrived unannounced.
    El grupo acogió a su amigo que llegó sin avisar.
    To make a place a refuge.
    They welcomed those who were on the street during the storm.
    Acogieron a los que estaban en la calle durante la tormenta.