Bem-vindo
to a man, Portugal
In Portugal you say Bem-vindo to a man, Bem-vinda to a woman and Bem-vindos to a group. The word agrees with the person you welcome.
Meaning: greeting to a person who arrives (interjection)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| Bem-vindo | to a man, Portugal |
| Bem-vinda | to a woman, Portugal |
| Bem-vindos | to a group |
You can say it at the door of your home, at a shop or at an airport. People often add a Portugal or à minha casa, meaning "to Portugal" or "to my home".
How does it change in a sentence?
A mixed group, or a group with at least one man, takes Bem-vindos. A group of only women takes Bem-vindas.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not use bem-vindo to answer "thank you". For that Portuguese uses de nada, meaning "you are welcome".
Did you know?
- Bem-vindo is built from bem, "well", and vindo, "come", so it literally means "well come".
Examples in context
- Bem-vindo a Portugal!Welcome to Portugal!
- Bem-vinda à minha casa.Welcome to my home.
- Sejam bem-vindos!Welcome, everyone!
Example conversation
Manuel opens the door of his house in Porto to his friend Sofia.
- ManuelSofia! Bem-vinda!Sofia! Welcome!
- SofiaObrigada, Manuel.Thank you, Manuel.
- ManuelEntra, o jantar está quase pronto.Come in, dinner is almost ready.
