L'ospite
Example: L'ospite ha portato un regalo per la festa.
Definition
"L'ospite" refers to a guest or visitor invited or welcomed into a home or event, often someone who is received with hospitality. For example, in the sentence "L'ospite ha portato un regalo per la festa," it means the guest brought a gift for the party.
Etymology
The word "l'ospite" comes from the Latin 'hospes,' which means both 'host' and 'guest.' This dual meaning reflects the ancient idea of mutual hospitality. Over time, the Italian language specialized 'l'ospite' to mean specifically a guest.
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