Bienvenidos
group, plural
To welcome a group, say Bienvenidos. The plural ending -os is used for a mixed group or a group of men, and Bienvenidas is used for a group of only women. It is also called Les damos la bienvenida and Bienvenidos a todos.
Meaning: greeting for arriving guests (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Bienvenidos | group, plural |
| Les damos la bienvenida | formal |
| Bienvenidos a todos | group |
| Bienvenidas | all women |
Add the place with a, as in bienvenidos a nuestra casa or bienvenidos a la clase.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Les damos la bienvenida means "we welcome you" and suits speeches, events and presentations. Bienvenidos a todos is friendly and works almost anywhere.
How does it change in a sentence?
Bienvenido agrees with the people it is said to. One man is bienvenido, one woman is bienvenida, a mixed or male group is bienvenidos and an all female group is bienvenidas.
Did you know?
- In Spanish the masculine plural is used for a mixed group, so bienvenidos covers men and women together.
Examples in context
- Bienvenidas, chicas.Welcome, girls.
- Les damos la bienvenida a nuestra escuela.We welcome you to our school.
Example conversation
La directora Marta welcomes parents and students on the first day of school.
- DirectoraBuenos días y bienvenidos a todos.Good morning and welcome, everyone.
- PadreMuchas gracias, directora.Thank you very much, principal.
- DirectoraPasen, por favor, hay café en el patio.Please come in, there is coffee in the courtyard.
