bienvenidos
/byen-beh-NEE-dohs/
Welcome!
As an interjection, bienvenidos is used to greet a group of people, meaning 'Welcome!'
📝 In Action
¡Bienvenidos a la ciudad de Madrid!
A1Welcome to the city of Madrid!
Por favor, tomen asiento. ¡Bienvenidos!
A1Please, take a seat. Welcome!
Los anfitriones gritaron: '¡Bienvenidos todos!'
A2The hosts shouted: 'Welcome everyone!'
💡 Grammar Points
Matching the Greeting
This greeting must change its ending to match the people you are talking to. Use '-os' (bienvenidos) for a group of men or a mixed-gender group. Use '-as' (bienvenidas) only for a group of women.
Speaking to One Person
If you are greeting just one man, use 'bienvenido'. If you are greeting just one woman, use 'bienvenida'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Ignoring Gender/Number
Mistake: "Using 'bienvenido' when greeting a large, mixed group."
Correction: Always check who you are addressing. For groups, use 'bienvenidos' (or 'bienvenidas' for all women). The ending must match the group.
⭐ Usage Tips
Always Encouraging
This word is always positive and welcoming. It sets a warm, encouraging tone right away.
As an adjective, bienvenidos means that multiple masculine subjects are 'welcome' or gladly received.
bienvenidos(adjective)
welcome
?gladly received (plural, masculine)
accepted
?as in ideas or proposals
📝 In Action
Todos los comentarios constructivos son bienvenidos.
B1All constructive comments are welcome (well-received).
Los aplausos de la multitud fueron bienvenidos.
B2The applause from the crowd was welcome.
Los nuevos miembros son siempre bienvenidos en el equipo.
A2New members are always welcome on the team.
💡 Grammar Points
Describing Things
When used as a descriptive word, it must agree with the noun (person or thing) it describes in both gender and number. Since this form ends in '-os,' it describes masculine, plural things (like 'comments' or 'gifts').
⭐ Usage Tips
Connecting to 'Ser' or 'Estar'
This adjective usually follows the verb 'ser' (to be) to say that something is generally welcome, or 'estar' (to be) to say that someone is currently welcome in a place.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: bienvenidos
Question 1 of 2
You are greeting a group of three men and two women arriving at your office. Which word should you use?
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know whether to use 'bienvenidos' or 'bienvenidas'?
If the group you are greeting consists only of women, use 'bienvenidas' (ending in -as). If the group is made up of men only, or if it is a mixed group (even one man and twenty women), use 'bienvenidos' (ending in -os).
Can I use 'bienvenidos' when speaking to a person I don't know well?
Yes, 'bienvenidos' is a neutral and polite greeting suitable for all situations, whether formal or informal. It is always appropriate.