benvenuto

welcome

adjective interjection ben-veh-NOO-toh Rare

Origin: From Latin 'bene' (well) + 'venire' (to come).

Usage Note

Benvenuto agrees in gender and number with the person greeted: benvenuta (f sg), benvenuti (m pl), benvenute (f pl). As a standalone greeting (Benvenuto!) it is equivalent to 'Welcome!' As an adjective it describes something desired or appreciated (un aiuto sempre benvenuto — 'help always welcome'). The noun il benvenuto means 'the welcome' (dare il benvenuto — to give a welcome).

Examples

"Benvenuti a Roma!"

Natural Translation

Welcome to Rome!

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