anfitrión
“anfitrión” means “host” in Spanish (a person who receives or entertains guests).
host
Also: host country/city
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Juan fue el anfitrión perfecto en la cena de anoche.
A2Juan was the perfect host at last night's dinner.
España será el país anfitrión del próximo congreso.
B1Spain will be the host country of the next congress.
El anfitrión saludó a todos sus invitados en la puerta.
A2The host greeted all his guests at the door.
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This word comes from Greek mythology. Amphitryon (Anfitrión) was a king of Thebes who was famous for the grand banquets he held at his palace.
First recorded: 17th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'anfitrión' only refer to men?
While 'anfitrión' is masculine, you can use 'anfitriona' if the host is a woman. If there is a mixed group of hosts, you use the masculine plural 'anfitriones'.
Why does the accent disappear in 'anfitriones'?
Spanish rules say words ending in 'n' or 's' usually have the stress on the second-to-last syllable. In 'an-fi-trio-nes', that 'o' is already naturally stressed, so the written accent mark isn't needed anymore!