Bem-vindo a Portugal
/ˌbẽj̃ˈvĩ.du a poʁ.tuˈɡaw/word by word
The English phrase 'welcome to portugal' is translated into Portuguese as Bem-vindo a Portugal.
This phrase is a greeting used to welcome someone who has just arrived in Portugal.
What does it mean word for word?
The word bem-vindo is a compound of bem (well) and vindo (come), which literally means 'well-come'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective bem-vindo must agree in gender with the person being welcomed: use Bem-vinda a Portugal for a woman and Bem-vindos a Portugal for a group of men or a mixed group. The plural form Bem-vindos a Portugal is used when welcoming two or more people.
How do you pronounce it?
The phrase consists of 5 syllables with the stress on the 2nd syllable. The IPA is /ˌbẽj̃ˈvĩ.du a poʁ.tuˈɡaw/.
Did you know?
- In Portugal, the physical gesture of a welcome often involves two kisses on the cheeks, starting with the right, though this is usually reserved for people who have already met.
- The name Portugal actually originates from the name of a specific location, likely 'Portus Cale', which is a former name for the area around the city of Vila Nova de Gaia.
- The Portuguese word bem-vindo and the English word 'welcome' are distant relatives. Both are derived from the same Proto-Germanic root meaning 'a welcome guest'.
Examples in context
- Bem-vindo a Portugal, meu amigo.Welcome to Portugal, my friend.
- Seja bem-vindo a Portugal!Welcome to Portugal!
- Bem-vindo a Portugal, aproveite a sua estadia.Welcome to Portugal, enjoy your stay.
Example conversation
Rodrigo meets Juliana at the airport in Lisbon.
- RodrigoOlá, Juliana! Bem-vindo a Portugal.Hello, Juliana! Welcome to Portugal.
- JulianaMuito obrigada, Rodrigo!Thank you very much, Rodrigo!
- RodrigoEstás cansada da viagem?Are you tired from the trip?
- JulianaSim, mas estou feliz por estar aqui.Yes, but I am happy to be here.
