Bienvenido (en. Welcome)

/bjenβeˈniðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
Definition: That which is received with pleasure.
Example Sentence: His arrival was well received and everyone felt welcomed.
Su llegada fue bien recibida y todos se sintieron bienvenidos.
Definition: Expression used to greet someone who arrives.
Example Sentence: We live in a place where everyone is welcome.
Vivimos en un lugar donde todos son bienvenidos.

Etymology

Etymology/Origin: Comes from the verb 'to come', with the prefix 'well' indicating a pleasant arrival.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Common Phrase: welcome aboard
Meaning: Expression used to accept someone into a group or team.
bienvenido a bordo
Common Phrase: welcome home
Meaning: Expression used to indicate that someone is returning home.
bienvenido a casa
Common Phrase: welcome it be
Meaning: Phrase that denotes acceptance or agreement with a situation.
bienvenido sea

Related Words

Related Word: welcome (feminine)
Description: Act of receiving someone with kindness.
bienvenida
Related Word: to come
Description: Moving toward the place where the speaker is.
venir

Slang Meanings

Slang Meaning: Used in festive contexts to emphasize a warm reception.
Example: When you arrived at the party, they shouted 'welcome!' with enthusiasm.
Cuando llegaste a la fiesta, te gritaron '¡bienvenido!' con entusiasmo.
Slang Meaning: Used in communities to refer to new members who bring good energy.
Example: The new member of the group was very welcome due to his positive attitude.
El nuevo integrante del grupo fue muy bienvenido debido a su actitud positiva.