Spanish Conversation · Level 1
86 words
Spanish word
acogida
Pronunciation
IPA/akoˈxiða/
Meaning
- feminine nounwelcome
Example
La acogida por la familia fue buena.
The family's welcome was good.
More examples
La nueva política tuvo una acogida favorable entre los empleados.
The new policy received a favorable reception among employees.
Core concept
An applauding audience receiving a new book at a launch event.
Common phrases
una acogida cálida
a warm welcome
recibir acogida
be welcomed
acogida favorable
favorable reception
Similar words
bienvenida: Greeting or formal ceremony given at someone's arrival to welcome them.
recepción: Receiving and attending to guests, managing their arrival and immediate needs.
hospitalidad: Generous, attentive hosting that cares for visitors' comfort and well-being.
Definition in Spanish
Acción o resultado de recibir a una persona, una idea o un producto, que expresa el grado de aceptación, apoyo o rechazo por parte de un grupo o público.
Word origin
Derived from the verb acoger and the suffix -ida, with acoger meaning to receive or accept and -ida signaling the action or outcome.
Usage tips
- Not the same as bienvenida: bienvenida usually means a greeting or formal welcome event, whereas acogida emphasizes the reception or acceptance by people or the public.