Donar la benvinguda
Example: Els professors van donar la benvinguda als nous estudiants avui.
Definition
"Donar la benvinguda" means to greet or welcome someone warmly, typically when they arrive at a place or join a group. It involves expressing hospitality or friendliness to make someone feel accepted and comfortable, as in welcoming new students to a school or event.
Etymology
The phrase "donar la benvinguda" comes from Catalan, where "donar" means 'to give' and "benvinguda" means 'welcome.' The latter combines "ben" (well) and "vinguda" (arrival), literally translating to 'good arrival.' Did you know? This expression vividly conveys the act of 'giving a good arrival' to others, emphasizing kindness and hospitality.
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"Donar la benvinguda" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - General - (B1) - set 1", containing 119 commonly used words.
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