How to Say "hospitable" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “hospitable” is “hospitalario” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mis tíos son muy hospitalarios y siempre nos invitan a cenar.
My aunt and uncle are very hospitable and always invite us for dinner.
Este pueblo es famoso por ser hospitalario con los turistas.
This town is famous for being welcoming to tourists.
Recibimos un trato hospitalario durante toda nuestra estancia.
We received hospitable treatment throughout our entire stay.
Gender and Number Agreement
This word changes its ending to match the person or thing it describes. Use 'hospitalario' for a man, 'hospitalaria' for a woman, and add an 's' for groups (hospitalarios/hospitalarias).
Using 'Ser' vs 'Estar'
We almost always use this word with 'ser' because being hospitable is considered a personality trait or a permanent characteristic of a place.
Forgetting the 'H' is silent
Mistake: “Pronouncing the 'H' like an English 'H'.”
Correction: In Spanish, the 'H' is always silent. Start the sound directly with the 'o'.
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