Bienvenido
to a man
In Peru you welcome a guest with Bienvenido for a man, Bienvenida for a woman and Bienvenidos for a group. A typical sign reads Bienvenidos al Perú.
Meaning: greeting to arriving guest (interjection)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Bienvenido | to a man |
| Bienvenida | to a woman |
| Bienvenidos | to a group |
The word agrees with the person or people you address. Add a mi casa or a Cusco to say where they are welcome.
Which one should you use?
Do not use bienvenido to answer "thank you". For "you are welcome" Peruvians say de nada or con gusto.
Did you know?
- Bienvenido is built from bien and venido, literally "well come".
Examples in context
- Bienvenidos al Perú.Welcome to Peru.
- Bienvenida a mi casa.Welcome to my house.
Example conversation
Hotel receptionist Marisol welcomes the guest Daniel at the front desk in Cusco.
- MarisolBienvenido a Cusco, señor Daniel.Welcome to Cusco, Mr. Daniel.
- DanielGracias. Tengo una reserva.Thank you. I have a reservation.
- MarisolSí, ya lo tengo anotado.Yes, I have it noted.
