bem-vindo
masculine, Brazil
In Brazil "welcome" is bem-vindo to a man, bem-vinda to a woman and bem-vindos to a group. The warm form is Seja bem-vindo or Seja bem-vinda.
Meaning: greeting to a newly arrived person (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| bem-vindo | masculine, Brazil |
| Bem-vinda | feminine |
| Seja bem-vindo | warm |
De nada means "you are welcome" after thanks, so do not use bem-vindo for that.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word agrees with the person you welcome, so choose the ending that matches them.
Did you know?
- The saying a casa é sua, "the house is yours", is a common Brazilian way to make a guest feel at home.
Examples in context
- Bem-vindo ao Brasil!Welcome to Brazil!
- Seja bem-vinda à nossa casa.Welcome to our home.
- Bem-vindos, pessoal!Welcome, everyone!
Example conversation
Cláudia greets her guest Marcos at the door of her house in Salvador.
- CláudiaSeja bem-vindo, Marcos!Welcome, Marcos!
- MarcosObrigado pelo convite.Thanks for the invitation.
- CláudiaEntra, a casa é sua.Come in, make yourself at home.
