Bienvenido
neutral, male
In Costa Rica a guest is welcomed with Bienvenido for a man and Bienvenida for a woman. Hosts often add Pase adelante to invite you in.
Meaning: greeting for a guest (interjection)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Bienvenido | neutral, male |
| Pase adelante | polite |
| Bienvenida | neutral, female |
Use Bienvenidos for a group. Hotels and tour companies in Costa Rica often greet visitors with Bienvenidos a Costa Rica.
Is it said differently in some regions?
You will also hear Pura vida at the door, which works as a friendly hello.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word agrees with the person welcomed: bienvenido, bienvenida, bienvenidos and bienvenidas.
Did you know?
- Pura vida is a Costa Rican phrase that visitors hear within minutes of arriving.
Examples in context
- Bienvenidos a Costa Rica.Welcome to Costa Rica.
- Bienvenida, pase adelante.Welcome, come in.
- Bienvenido a nuestra casa.Welcome to our home.
Example conversation
Doña Marta welcomes the guests Tom and Ana to her guesthouse near Arenal.
- Doña MartaBienvenidos, pasen adelante.Welcome, come in.
- TomMuchas gracias, qué lindo lugar.Thank you very much, what a lovely place.
- Doña MartaCon mucho gusto. Pura vida.My pleasure. Enjoy.
