acogedor
/akoxeˈdoɾ/
The Spanish word for cozy is acogedor.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, acogedor is a common translation for the English word cozy. In some regions, such as Spain, people may use the informal word agustito to express the feeling of being cozy and content.
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, acogedor must agree in gender and number with the noun it describes. Use the feminine form acogedora for feminine nouns, the masculine plural form acogedores for masculine or mixed-gender groups and the feminine plural form acogedoras for feminine groups.
How do you pronounce it?
/akoxeˈdoɾ/
Did you know?
- The root verb acoger can also be used in a legal context, such as acogerse a la ley, meaning to take refuge under the law.
- The adjective acogedor is rooted in the verb acoger, which means 'to welcome' or 'to receive'. A cozy place is literally one that 'welcomes' you into its embrace.
- In some Latin American contexts, acogedor can be used to describe a person's personality if they are warm and welcoming, whereas 'cozy' in English is rarely used for people.
Examples in context
- Tu casa es muy acogedora.Your house has a very cozy atmosphere.This sentence shows how to use the adjective to describe a house.Tatoeba #2830955 by teskmon, translation #70796 by CK
- Él vive en una casa pequeña pero acogedora.He lives in a little cozy house.This sentence uses the adjective to describe a small, cozy house.Tatoeba #790236 by Shishir, translation #299322 by CM
- Las casas deberían ser acogedoras, espaciosas y estar bien construidas.Houses should be cozy, spacious, and well-built.This sentence demonstrates the use of the feminine plural form to describe houses.Tatoeba #10185787 by saverius, translation #13048757 by saverius
- Me encanta pasar las tardes de invierno en mi acogedor salón, rodeado de libros y una taza de té caliente.I love spending winter afternoons in my cozy living room, surrounded by books and a cup of hot tea.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are visiting a small cafe in the city.
- JavierEste café es muy acogedor.This cafe is very cozy.
- LucíaSí, me encanta este ambiente.Yes, I love this atmosphere.
- JavierEs un lugar perfecto para leer.It is a perfect place to read.
- LucíaTienes razón, Javier.You are right, Javier.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry acogedor, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries acogedor, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
