Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| anfitrión | /anfiˈtɾjon/ | masculine |
| hospedador | /ospedaˈdoɾ/ | masculine |
| hospedero | /ospeˈdeɾo/ | masculine |
| hospedante | /ospeˈdante/ | feminine, masculine |
The term for host depends heavily on the context. When referring to someone hosting a social event like a party or dinner, use anfitrión for a man or anfitriona for a woman. If you are talking about a host of a TV or radio show, use presentador for a man or presentadora for a woman. For formal events with a structured program or ceremony, you can use maestro de ceremonias. In a biological or scientific context, such as an organism harboring a parasite or virus, use hospedero. For computing contexts, such as running software for a remote user, the related verb alojar is used.
Which one should you use?
Use anfitrión (masculine) or anfitriona (feminine) for social contexts like parties. Use hospedero specifically for biological or parasitic contexts. Other forms include hospedador and hospedante.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form for a single male host is anfitrión. The feminine form for a single female host is anfitriona. When referring to a group of male hosts or a mixed group of males and females, use the plural form anfitriones. To express the idea of 'acting as the host' or 'playing the role of host', use the phrase ser el anfitrión.
How do you pronounce it?
/anfiˈtɾjon/
Did you know?
- The word anfitrión comes from the name of a character in Greek mythology, Amphitryon, who was renowned for his legendary hospitality.
- In many Spanish-speaking regions, the word huésped is a linguistic chameleon that can mean both 'guest' and 'host' depending on the local context.
Examples in context
- Nuestro anfitrión nos ofreció un trago.Our host offered us a drink.This sentence shows how a host might offer a drink using anfitrión.Tatoeba #1386502 by marcelostockle, translation #681620 by Source_VOA
- ¿Quién es el anfitrión en la fiesta de hoy?Who is the host at today's party?This sentence asks who is acting as the host of a party using anfitrión.Tatoeba #1683825 by marcelostockle, translation #10273435 by LimeGreenTeknii
- El anfitrión cortó el pavo para los invitados.The host cut the turkey for the guests.This sentence describes a host performing a task for guests using anfitrión.Tatoeba #1703629 by teskmon, translation #265854 by CM
- Agradezco al anfitrión por su amabilidad y hospitalidad.I thank the host for their kindness and hospitality.
- El presentador hizo un excelente trabajo durante el programa.The host did an excellent job during the show.
- El maestro de ceremonias anunció cada actuación con elegancia.The host announced each performance with elegance.
- 5 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are arriving at a dinner party.
- AlejandroSofía, ¿conoces al anfitrión de la cena?Sofía, do you know the host of the dinner?
- SofíaNo, pero él parece muy amable.No, but he seems very kind.
- AlejandroDice que el anfitrión preparó todo hoy.He says the host prepared everything today.
- Sofía¡Qué detalle! Vamos a saludarlo.How thoughtful! Let's go greet him.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “host” translations and entries anfitrión, hospedador, hospedero, hospedante, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries anfitrión, hospedador, hospedante, hospedero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
