welcome

S2 W1

BrE /ˈwɛl.kəm/ AmE /ˈwɛl.kəm/

verb / noun / adjective en → es

past welcomed pp welcomed ing welcoming

1 GREET [transitive] A2

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

  • She welcomed the new students warmly.

    Ella dio la bienvenida calurosamente a los nuevos estudiantes.

2 ACCEPT [transitive] B1

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

  • We welcome any suggestions you may have.

    Bienvenimos cualquier sugerencia que tengas.

1 STATEMENT [transitive] B2

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

  • They welcome the fact that more people are using public transport.

    Bienvenen la noticia de que más personas están utilizando el transporte público.

2 POSITIVE [transitive] B2

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

  • It was a welcome relief to have some time off.

    Fue un alivio bienvenido tener tiempo libre.

1 NOUN [noun] A2

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

  • They gave us a very warm welcome.

    Nos dieron una bienvenida muy cálida.

2 STATEMENT [noun] B1

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

  • The government made a welcome announcement about tax cuts.

    El gobierno hizo un anuncio bienvenido sobre recortes fiscales.

1 ADJECTIVE [adjective] B1

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

  • It was a welcome surprise to see her there.

    Fue una sorpresa bienvenida verla allí.

2 STATEMENT [adjective] B1

used to describe something that expresses pleasure or approval about a situation

agradable, bienvenido/a

  • a welcome statement

Collocations welcome news · welcome advice

  • The new policy is a welcome development.

    La nueva política es un desarrollo bienvenido.