/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.
.
They gave him a very warm welcome when he arrived.
comentario .
Any comment about the book will be welcome.
cartel .
They greeted us with a welcome sign at the door.
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