Bienvenido
to a man
To welcome someone in El Salvador you say Bienvenido to a man, Bienvenida to a woman and Bienvenidos to a group.
Meaning: greeting to someone arriving (adjective)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Bienvenido | to a man |
| Bienvenida | to a woman |
| Bienvenidos | to a group |
Which one should you use?
Do not mix it up with "you are welcome". After thanks, Salvadorans say De nada or Con gusto.
How does it change in a sentence?
Bienvenido is an adjective, so it agrees with the person you greet. A mixed group is bienvenidos.
Did you know?
- The word bienvenido is built from bien and venido, literally "well come".
Examples in context
- Bienvenida a mi casa.Welcome to my home.
- Bienvenidos a El Salvador.Welcome to El Salvador.
- Bienvenido, pase adelante.Welcome, come in.
Example conversation
Sofía opens the door to her cousin Andrés, who arrives from the airport.
- Sofía¡Andrés, bienvenido!Andrés, welcome!
- AndrésGracias, qué gusto verte.Thanks, so good to see you.
- SofíaPasá, que ya está el café.Come in, the coffee is ready.
