Bienvenido
to a man
To welcome someone in Argentina you say Bienvenido to a man, Bienvenida to a woman and Bienvenidos to a group. At home people often add Pasá, meaning "come in".
Meaning: greeting for a guest who arrives (interjection)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Bienvenido | to a man |
| Bienvenida | to a woman |
| Pasá | informal, Argentina |
A common welcome at someone's door is Bienvenido, pasá followed by an offer of mate or coffee.
How does it change in a sentence?
Bienvenido agrees with the person you greet. Pasá is the Argentine vos command, while other regions say pasa or pasa tú.
Did you know?
- The Argentine vos imperative puts the stress on the last syllable, so pasá sounds like "pah-SAH".
Examples in context
- Bienvenida a casa.Welcome home.
- Bienvenidos a Buenos Aires.Welcome to Buenos Aires.
Example conversation
Lucía opens the door of her house in Córdoba to her friend Mateo.
- LucíaHola, Mateo. Bienvenido.Hi, Mateo. Welcome.
- MateoGracias por invitarme.Thanks for inviting me.
- LucíaPasá, estás en tu casa.Come in, make yourself at home.
