bienvenido a Colombia
/bjembenido a kolombja/from spelling rules
The English phrase "welcome to colombia" is translated into Spanish as bienvenido a Colombia.
This phrase is a greeting used to welcome someone who has just arrived in the country of Colombia. In Colombian Spanish, you might also hear the word parcero, which is a common way to say buddy or friend.
Which one should you use?
bienvenido a Colombia is used when welcoming a single man. In contrast, bienvenidos a Colombia is the standard plural form used for a group of people or a mixed-gender group.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word changes based on the gender and number of people you are welcoming. Use bienvenidos a Colombia for a group of people or a mixed-gender group. If you are welcoming a group consisting only of women, use the feminine plural form bienvenidas a Colombia.
When do people say it?
A common way to express joy regarding someone's arrival is to say ¡Qué bueno tenerlos en Colombia!, meaning "How good to have you in Colombia!"
Did you know?
- The term Colombia was not originally a name for a single nation, but was coined by Francisco de Miranda in the 1790s to describe the entirety of Spanish America.
- In Colombia, a welcoming host might call you parcero to make you feel like a close friend, but this slang is specifically associated with the Medellín region.
Examples in context
- ¡Bienvenidos a Colombia! Esperamos que disfruten su estadía en nuestro hermoso país.Welcome to Colombia! We hope you enjoy your stay in our beautiful country.
- ¡Bienvenido a Colombia! Espero que disfrutes tu estancia.Welcome to Colombia! I hope you enjoy your stay.
- Bienvenido a Colombia, amigo.Welcome to Colombia, friend.
Example conversation
Mateo meets María at the airport.
- Mateo¡Hola, María! Bienvenido a Colombia.Hi, Maria! Welcome to Colombia.
- MaríaMuchas gracias, Mateo.Thank you very much, Mateo.
- Mateo¿Cómo fue tu vuelo?How was your flight?
- MaríaFue muy largo, pero estoy feliz.It was very long, but I am happy.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Colombia, a, bienvenido, CC BY-SA 4.0.
