acogedor
cozy
Que transmite una sensación de comodidad, calidez y bienestar, haciendo que las personas se sientan a gusto.
The Spanish word "acogedor" is an adjective that can be translated into English as "cozy," "welcoming," or "comfortable."
Meaning:
- It describes a place, environment, or atmosphere that feels warm, inviting, and pleasant. For example, a small café with comfortable seats and soft lighting can be "acogedor."
- It can also refer to a person or behavior that makes others feel welcomed and comfortable.
Parts:
- Derived from the verb "acoger," which means "to welcome," "to receive," or "to host."
- The suffix "-dor" typically turns verbs into adjectives or nouns indicating an agent or quality. Here, it forms an adjective describing something or someone that welcomes or induces comfort.
Synonyms:
- confortable (comfortable)
- cálido/a (warm)
- ameno/a (pleasant)
- hospitalario/a (hospitable)
- íntimo/a (intimate, cozy)
Antonyms:
- frío/a (cold, both literally and figuratively)
- inhóspito/a (inhospitable)
- desagradable (unpleasant)
Example sentence:
- "El café tiene un ambiente muy acogedor."
(The café has a very cozy/welcoming atmosphere.)
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Examples
El hotel era muy acogedor y cómodo.adjective
The hotel was very cozy and comfortable.
El restaurante tenía un ambiente acogedor.adjective
The restaurant had a cozy atmosphere.
Decoramos nuestra casa para que se vea más acogedora durante el invierno.adjective
We decorated our house so that it looks cozier during the winter.
Encontraron un apartamento pequeño pero muy acogedor cerca del centro.adjective
They found a small but very cozy apartment near the center.
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