Spanish Conversation · Level 47
75 words
Spanish word
acogedor
Pronunciation
IPA/akoxeˈðoɾ/
Meaning
- adjectivecozy
Example
Este café es acogedor.
This cafe is cozy.
More examples
El barrio es acogedor por sus cafés y parques.
The neighborhood is cozy because of its cafes and parks.
Core concept
A host opening the door with a warm smile and offering a blanket to a visitor.
Common phrases
ambiente acogedor
cozy atmosphere
lugar acogedor
cozy place
hogar acogedor
cozy home
Similar words
agradable: Feels pleasant and relaxing, putting people at ease.
cómodo: Provides physical comfort and ease so the body can rest.
cálido: Gives a gentle sense of warmth from light or manner.
hospitalario: Displays kind, attentive hospitality toward visitors, ready to receive guests.
Definition in Spanish
Expresa calidez y hospitalidad en un espacio o en la actitud de alguien, más que solo la comodidad física.
Word origin
Derived from acoger 'to receive or welcome' with the suffix -dor, giving the sense of having a welcoming quality.
Usage tips
- Contrast acogedor with cómodo: cómodo means physical ease, while acogedor adds friendliness and a welcoming attitude.
Other meanings
- friendlyadjective
- warmadjective
Opposites
- fríocoldadjective
- desagradableunpleasantadjective