Hospitalidad (en. Hospitality)
/os. pi.tal.i.ðad/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
noun
Friendly reception and attention offered to guests.
The hospitality of that family made me feel at home.
La hospitalidad de esa familia me hizo sentir como en casa.
Act of providing a place for someone to stay, as well as food and drink.
The hospitality in that region is known throughout the country.
La hospitalidad en esa región es conocida en todo el país.
Culture that values kind and generous treatment towards visitors.
Hospitality is a fundamental characteristic of their culture.
La hospitalidad es una característica fundamental de su cultura.
Etymology
From Latin 'hospitalitas', which comes from 'hospes', meaning guest.
Common Phrases and Expressions
abundant hospitality
Abundant generosity in caring for guests.
hospitalidad a raudales
to welcome
To greet someone in a cordial manner.
dar la bienvenida
to receive with open arms
To welcome someone with warmth and affection.
recibir con los brazos abiertos
Related Words
lodging
Action of hosting or accommodating someone.
hospedaje
guest
Person who stays in a place.
huésped
hospitable
Adjective that describes someone who offers hospitality.
hospitalario
Slang Meanings
The good vibe of welcoming someone.
That party had a lot of hospitality; everyone felt at ease.
Esa fiesta tuvo mucha hospitalidad, todo el mundo se sintió a gusto.
Cordial and carefree attention.
The hospitality in this bar is so good that I always come back.
La hospitalidad en este bar es tan buena que siempre vuelvo.