acogedor
/akoxeˈdoɾ/
The English word "inviting" translates to Spanish as acogedor.
acogedor is most frequently used to describe physical spaces that feel cozy, warm or welcoming. While it can mean "inviting" in a general sense, it is specifically used for the atmosphere or comfort of a place.
Which one should you use?
Use acogedor to describe the atmosphere or comfort of a place, but use atractivo if you mean "inviting" in the sense of being visually appealing or attractive.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective 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 plural nouns and the feminine plural form acogedoras for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/akoxeˈdoɾ/
Did you know?
- While acogedor describes a cozy place, the word acogida is used to describe the official reception or 'welcome' given to refugees or immigrants entering a country.
- The word acogedor is built from the verb acoger, which literally means 'to gather' or 'to receive' someone into one's arms or shelter.
- In Spanish, the same root used in acogedor is used in the phrase acogerse a, which means to take shelter or to seek protection under a specific law or rule.
Examples in context
- Le invitamos a nuestra conferencia en Madrid.We invite you to our conference in Madrid.
- Nos complace invitarle a nuestra cena de gala.We are pleased to invite you to our gala dinner.
- Tenemos el agrado de invitarle a nuestra presentación de negocios.We have the pleasure of inviting you to our business presentation.
- Quisiera invitarle cordialmente a nuestra exposición de arte.I would like to cordially invite you to our art exhibition.
- Te invito a mi fiesta de cumpleaños.I invite you to my birthday party.
- ¿Quieres venir a mi barbacoa este fin de semana?Do you want to come to my barbecue this weekend?
- Estás invitado/a a nuestra reunión de amigos.You are invited to our friends' gathering.
- Me encantaría que vinieras a mi espectáculo de danza.I would love it if you came to my dance show.
- Este café es muy acogedor.This cafe is very inviting.
- Tu nueva casa es acogedora.Your new house is inviting.
- El ambiente del hotel era acogedor.The hotel atmosphere was inviting.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are visiting a new apartment.
- AlejandroMira, este apartamento es muy acogedor.Look, this apartment is very inviting.
- SofíaTienes razón, me gusta mucho la luz.You are right, I really like the light.
- AlejandroEl salón se siente muy acogedor.The living room feels very inviting.
- SofíaSí, sería un lugar perfecto para vivir.Yes, it would be a perfect place to live.
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.
