anfitriona
/anfiˈtɾjona/feminine
The Spanish word for hostess is anfitriona.
anfitriona refers to a female host. In professional environments, you might use organizadora de eventos to describe a hostess who acts as an event planner or encargada de la recepción to refer to a hostess in a hotel setting.
Meaning: female host (noun)
Which one should you use?
Use the masculine form anfitrión for a male host, while anfitriona is used specifically for a female host.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Spain, the term azafata is commonly used to refer to a hostess on airplanes or during trade shows.
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a group consisting only of female hosts, use the feminine plural form anfitrionas.
How do you pronounce it?
/anfiˈtɾjona/
Did you know?
- The word azafata, used for flight attendants and some hostesses, comes from the word for a large wicker basket used to carry food and linens.
- The concept of the anfitrión is deeply tied to the ancient Greek idea of 'xenia', which established a sacred social obligation for hosts to protect and provide for strangers.
- In certain Latin American countries, anfitriona is used specifically as a job title for professional promoters or 'booth girls' at exhibitions.
Examples in context
- La anfitriona nos trató muy bien.The hostess treated us very well.This sentence demonstrates the use of anfitriona to describe how a hostess treated guests.Tatoeba #1300193 by hayastan, translation #10273433 by LimeGreenTeknii
- Su papel como anfitriona fue impecable en la fiesta de gala.Her role as hostess was impeccable at the gala party.
- La encargada de la recepción nos recibió con una cálida bienvenida.The reception hostess welcomed us with a warm greeting.
- Mi amiga es una excelente anfitriona. Siempre nos hace sentir como en casa.My friend is an excellent hostess. She always makes us feel at home.
- Carla fue la anfitriona de la fiesta de cumpleaños de Juan. Organizó una celebración fabulosa.Carla was the hostess of Juan's birthday party. She organized a fabulous celebration.
- Lucía es una excelente dueña de casa. Siempre nos recibe con alegría y hospitalidad.Lucía is an excellent hostess. She always welcomes us with joy and hospitality.
- María trabaja como azafata en una aerolínea internacional.María works as a hostess for an international airline.
- Ella es una anfitriona muy amable.She is a very kind hostess.
- Buscamos a la anfitriona del evento.We are looking for the hostess of the event.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are arriving at a dinner party.
- Daniel¿Quién es la anfitriona de hoy?Who is the hostess today?
- SofíaLa anfitriona es mi prima Elena.The hostess is my cousin Elena.
- DanielElla parece muy organizada.She seems very organized.
- SofíaSí, es una anfitriona excelente.Yes, she is an excellent hostess.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “hostess” translations and entries anfitriona, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
