Bienvenido
to a man
To welcome someone in Puerto Rico you say Bienvenido to a man, Bienvenida to a woman and Bienvenidos to a group. Bienvenidos a Puerto Rico is the classic welcome to the island.
Meaning: greeting to someone arriving (interjection)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Bienvenido | to a man |
| Bienvenida | to a woman |
| Bienvenidos a Puerto Rico | to a group |
Which one should you use?
When you mean "you are welcome" as a reply to thanks, the phrase is different. Say de nada instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
Bienvenido agrees with the person you greet, so it changes to bienvenida, bienvenidos and bienvenidas.
Did you know?
- Bienvenido is built from bien (well) and venido (come), so it literally means "well come".
Examples in context
- Bienvenida a mi casa.Welcome to my home.
- Bienvenidos a Puerto Rico.Welcome to Puerto Rico.
- Bienvenido, pasa y siéntate.Welcome, come in and sit down.
Example conversation
Doña Carmen greets her niece Sofía at the door of her house in Arecibo.
- Doña Carmen¡Bienvenida, Sofía!Welcome, Sofía!
- SofíaGracias, tía. Qué linda tu casa.Thanks, auntie. Your house is lovely.
- Doña CarmenPasa, que ya está el café.Come in, the coffee is ready.
