Bienvenido
neutral, male
In Venezuela you welcome someone with Bienvenido for a man, Bienvenida for a woman and Bienvenidos for a group. A warm host adds Estás en tu casa, "you are at home".
Meaning: greeting for a guest (interjection)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | Note |
|---|---|
| Bienvenido | neutral, male |
| Bienvenida | neutral, female |
| Estás en tu casa | warm |
Venezuelans are known for generous hospitality. After Bienvenido they often offer a drink with ¿Quieres un cafecito?
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Venezuela tú is used in many places, and in Zulia people use vos. The welcome words stay the same either way.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes with gender and number: bienvenido, bienvenida, bienvenidos, bienvenidas.
Did you know?
- In Venezuelan Spanish a small cup of strong coffee is called a cafecito, and offering one is a standard sign of welcome.
Examples in context
- Bienvenido, estás en tu casa.Welcome, you are at home.
- Bienvenidos a Venezuela.Welcome to Venezuela.
- Bienvenida, ¿quieres un cafecito?Welcome, would you like a little coffee?
Example conversation
Carmen welcomes her cousin Luis into her apartment in Valencia.
- CarmenBienvenido, Luis. Estás en tu casa.Welcome, Luis. You are at home.
- LuisGracias, prima.Thanks, cousin.
- Carmen¿Quieres un cafecito?Would you like a little coffee?
