welcome
BrE /ˈwɛl.kəm/ AmE /ˈwɛl.kəm/
verb / noun / adjective en → es
past welcomed pp welcomed ing welcoming
to say hello to someone when they arrive or join a group, especially in an official way
saludar, dar la bienvenida
- welcome somebody
Collocations welcome guests · welcome visitors
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She welcomed the new students warmly.
Ella dio la bienvenida calurosamente a los nuevos estudiantes.
to accept or agree to something, such as an invitation or offer
aceptar, recibir con agrado
- welcome something
Collocations welcome the opportunity · welcome a challenge
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We welcome any suggestions you may have.
Bienvenimos cualquier sugerencia que tengas.
used to say that someone is pleased or glad about something
estar contento/a con, estar de acuerdo en
- welcome the fact
Collocations welcome the news · welcome the change
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They welcome the fact that more people are using public transport.
Bienvenen la noticia de que más personas están utilizando el transporte público.
used to say that something is good or positive, especially when it is unexpected
ser bienvenido/a, ser agradable
- welcome something
Collocations a welcome change · a welcome break
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It was a welcome relief to have some time off.
Fue un alivio bienvenido tener tiempo libre.
a warm and friendly greeting given when someone arrives or joins a group
bienvenida, saludo cordial
- give somebody a welcome
Collocations a warm welcome · a friendly welcome
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They gave us a very warm welcome.
Nos dieron una bienvenida muy cálida.
a statement that expresses pleasure or approval about something
declaración de aprobación, expresión de contento
- make a welcome
Collocations a welcome statement · a welcome announcement
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The government made a welcome announcement about tax cuts.
El gobierno hizo un anuncio bienvenido sobre recortes fiscales.
used to describe something that is pleasant or helpful, especially when it is unexpected
agradable, bienvenido/a
- a welcome change
Collocations welcome news · welcome advice
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It was a welcome surprise to see her there.
Fue una sorpresa bienvenida verla allí.
used to describe something that expresses pleasure or approval about a situation
agradable, bienvenido/a
- a welcome statement
Collocations welcome news · welcome advice
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The new policy is a welcome development.
La nueva política es un desarrollo bienvenido.