benvenuto

welcome

Intermediate Interjection Masculine
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Pronunciation

/ben.ve.ˈnu.to/

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Cultural Note

Benvenuto changes to match gender and number: benvenuta (f. singular), benvenuti (m. plural or mixed), benvenute (f. plural). Italian hospitality is legendary — guests are treated like royalty with food, drink, and warmth. 'Sei il benvenuto' (you're welcome here) is one of the warmest things an Italian can say to you.

📝 Example Sentences

Benvenuto a casa nostra!

Welcome to our home!

Benvenuti in Italia!

Welcome to Italy!

Benvenuta, ti stavamo aspettando!

Welcome (to a woman), we were waiting for you!

📊 Adjective Forms

Gender Form
feminine_plural benvenute
masculine_plural benvenuti
feminine_singular benvenuta
masculine_singular benvenuto

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