bem-vindo à família
The English phrase "welcome to the family" is translated into Portuguese as bem-vindo à família.
This phrase is a greeting used to make a new member feel accepted and happy to join a family group.
Which one should you use?
Unlike English, the adjective bem-vindo must agree in gender and number with the person being welcomed.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, people say Seja bem-vindo(a) à família! In Portugal, people may use Bem-vindo(a) à família, meu amigo(a)!
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase bem-vindo à família is the masculine singular form. Change it to bem-vinda à família when welcoming a woman, bem-vindos à família when welcoming a group of people (or a mixed-gender group) and bem-vindas à família when welcoming a group consisting only of women. Additionally, adding the verb Seja at the beginning, as in Seja bem-vindo à família, makes the greeting more formal or complete.
Did you know?
- The word bem-vindo shares a surprising hidden ancestry with the English word 'welcome', as both trace back to a Proto-Germanic root for a 'welcome guest'.
- In many Portuguese-speaking cultures, saying bem-vindo à família is often accompanied by a 'beijo' or a hug, regardless of the gender of the person being welcomed.
- In Brazil, the greeting Seja bem-vindo is often used for people who are not biological relatives, such as a new colleague or a close friend's partner.
Examples in context
- Seja bem-vindo à família.Welcome to the family.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase bem-vindo à família.Tatoeba #9306892 by bill, translation #9301866 by DJ_Saidez
- Bem-vindo(a) à família! Estamos felizes em tê-lo(a) aqui.Welcome to the family! We're happy to have you here.
- Bem-vindo(a) à família, camarada! Pode contar com todos nós.Welcome to the family, buddy! You can count on all of us.
- Seja bem-vindo à família, meu filho!Welcome to the family, my son!
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Example conversation
Juliana introduces her new husband to her parents.
- JulianaPai, mãe, este é o Lucas.Dad, mom, this is Lucas.
- LucasÉ um prazer conhecê-lo, Lucas.It is a pleasure to meet you, Lucas.
- JulianaSinta-se bem-vindo à família, Lucas.Feel welcome to the family, Lucas.
- LucasMuito obrigado a todos.Thank you very much, everyone.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bem-vindo, família, à, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
