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Spanish word
hospitalario
Pronunciation
IPA/ospitaˈlaɾjo/
Meaning
- adjectivehospitable
Example
Los vecinos fueron hospitalarios con los invitados.
The neighbors were hospitable to the guests.
More examples
En el restaurante recibimos un trato hospitalario que nos hizo sentir cómodos.
At the restaurant we received kind treatment that made us feel comfortable.
Core concept
A smiling host showing guests to a prepared guest room.
Common phrases
trato hospitalario
kind treatment
ambiente hospitalario
welcoming atmosphere
Similar words
amable: Kind and pleasant in manner, showing friendly goodwill toward others.
amistoso: Friendly and approachable, creating an easy, sociable atmosphere.
atento: Attentive and considerate, notices others' needs and offers practical help.
cortés: Polite and well-mannered, showing respectful, formal courtesy.
Definition in Spanish
Que demuestra amabilidad y disposición para recibir o ayudar a otras personas.
Word origin
From Latin hospes 'guest, host' via medieval Latin hospitalis, with Spanish suffix -ario forming an adjective that links hosting and care and describes willingness to receive and assist others.
Usage tips
- Hospitalario often means a welcoming person, but after nouns like servicio or atención it refers to hospital care, so collocation determines the sense.
Other meanings
- hospital-relatedadjective
Opposites
- indiferenteindifferentadjective
Related words
- hospitalidadhospitalitynoun
- hospitalariamentehospitablyadverb