Dar la bienvenida
Example: Vamos a dar la bienvenida a los nuevos estudiantes mañana.
Definition
"Dar la bienvenida" means to greet someone warmly and officially when they arrive, often by expressing happiness or making them feel accepted. For example, it involves welcoming new students or guests with kindness and hospitality.
Etymology
The phrase "dar la bienvenida" comes from Spanish, where "dar" means to give and "bienvenida" means welcome. So, it literally means 'to give the welcome.' This expression combines the act of giving with the idea of greeting someone warmly, highlighting the generous nature of welcoming others.
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"Dar la bienvenida" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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