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How to Say ‘Welcome, Emily Smith.’ in Portuguese

Bem-vindo, Emily Smith .

bayng-VEEN-doo

[bayng-VEEN-doo]

💬 Usage Tip: Bem-vindo agrees with who you're welcoming, so the ending changes: bem-vinda for a woman, bem-vindos for a group. It's one of those phrases where the speaker stays the same but the word changes for the listener.

Phrase Breakdown

Bem-vindo

[bayng-VEEN-doo]

welcome

A polite greeting used to receive a man by name.

Example

O anfitrião disse: "Bem-vindo, João Silva."

The host said: "Welcome, João Silva."

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The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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