Bienvenida (en. Welcome)

/bjenβeˈnida/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
English: Expression used to receive a person who arrives.
English: The welcome that the new employee received was very warm.
La bienvenida que le dieron al nuevo empleado fue muy calurosa.
English: Message or sign indicating that someone is well received.
English: The sign at the entrance said 'Welcome to our home.'
El cartel en la entrada decía 'Bienvenida a nuestra casa'.
English: Ceremony or act of receiving someone.
English: The community's welcome was very emotional.
La bienvenida de la comunidad fue muy emotiva.

Etymology

English: From Latin 'bene' meaning 'well' and 'venire' meaning 'to come.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

English: welcome aboard
English: Expression used to receive someone in a place, especially in the context of travel or tourism.
bienvenida a bordo
English: to give a welcome
English: Action of receiving someone in a friendly manner.
dar la bienvenida
English: a warm welcome
English: An affectionate and kind reception.
una cálida bienvenida

Related Words

English: welcome
English: Adjective used to refer to someone who is received with pleasure.
bienvenido
English: reception
English: The act of receiving someone with affection upon arrival.
acogida
English: greeting
English: Action of greeting someone.
saludo

Slang Meanings

English: Welcomegoodvibes
English: When I arrived at the party, everyone gave me a welcomegoodvibes.
Cuando llegué a la fiesta, todos me dieron una bienvibra.
English: Welcome
English: At the meeting, they said 'Welcome' and that made me feel good.
En la reunión me dijeron 'Welcome' y eso me hizo sentir bien.