Bienvenido
to a man
In Cuba people say Bienvenido to a man, Bienvenida to a woman and Bienvenidos to a group. It is the same word as in standard Spanish, so the Cuban touch comes from the warm phrases around it.
Meaning: greeting for someone arriving (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Bienvenido | to a man |
| Bienvenida | to a woman |
| Bienvenidos | to a group |
A host often adds Pasa or Pase (come in) and Estás en tu casa (make yourself at home).
How does it change in a sentence?
The ending agrees with the person you welcome: -o for a man, -a for a woman and -os for a mixed or male group.
Did you know?
- Estás en tu casa is a standard way for Spanish speakers to tell a guest to feel at ease.
Examples in context
- Bienvenido, pasa y siéntate.Welcome, come in and sit down.
- Bienvenida, estás en tu casa.Welcome, make yourself at home.
- Bienvenidos a todos.Welcome, everyone.
Example conversation
Marta greets her cousin Raúl at the door of her house in Havana.
- MartaRaúl, bienvenido. Pasa.Raúl, welcome. Come in.
- RaúlGracias, Marta. Qué linda tu casa.Thanks, Marta. Your house is lovely.
- MartaEstás en tu casa.Make yourself at home.
