acoger
welcome
Recibir a una persona en un lugar y darle ayuda, cuidado o espacio.
Definition & meaning
The Spanish verb “acoger” generally means to receive, welcome, or take in someone or something kindly or hospitably. It can refer to both literal and figurative acceptance.
For example, “acoger a un visitante” means to welcome a visitor, while “acoger una idea” means to accept or embrace an idea.
It can also carry the meaning of offering shelter or protection, as in taking someone into one’s home or care.
Grammar & Word origin
- Part of speech: Verb (transitive)
- Conjugation: Regular in the second conjugation (-er verbs), but with a spelling change in the first person singular: acojo.
- Origin: From Latin accolligere, formed by ad- (“to”) and colligere (“to gather or collect”). The idea of “gathering toward oneself” evolved into the sense of giving welcome or shelter.
Synonyms & antonyms
Synonyms:
- recibir – to receive
- admitir – to admit
- albergar – to house, to shelter
- dar la bienvenida – to welcome
Antonyms:
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Examples
La comunidad decidió acoger a los nuevos vecinos calurosamente.verb
The community decided to welcome the new neighbors warmly.
El pueblo acogió a sus visitantes con alegría.verb
The town welcomed its visitors with joy.
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