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/bjembeˈniðo/

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Translation

welcome

Word origin

A compound of bien ('well', from Latin bene) and venido ('come', from Latin venire 'to come'). The roots give English benefit and convene.

Origin
Latin
Root
bene + venire
English cognates
benefit, venue, convene

Grammar

Femininebienvenida
Masc pluralbienvenidos
Fem pluralbienvenidas

Examples

¡ !

Welcome home!

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Everyone is welcome at the party.

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They gave him a very warm welcome when he arrived.

Cualquier .

Any comment about the book will be welcome.

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They greeted us with a welcome sign at the door.

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This word is part of lesson 10.