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hospitaleiro

[ɔʃ.pi.tɐ.ˈlei.ɾu]
adjective/nounmasculinepl: hospitaleiros
hospitable
1. adjective: characterized by a friendly and welcoming attitude toward guests; generous in providing accommodation and entertainment
The hospitaleiro family welcomed us with open arms.
A família hospitaleira nos recebeu de braços abertos.
2. noun: a member of a military-religious order (such as the Order of Saint John) dedicated to caring for pilgrims and the sick
The hospitaleiro served at the fortress during the medieval period.
O hospitaleiro servia na fortaleza durante o período medieval.
3. adjective: relating to hospitality or the provision of lodging
The hospitaleiro service was exceptional at the resort.
O serviço hospitaleiro foi excepcional no resort.
Synonyms
hospedeiroacolhedorgenerosoamigável
Antonyms
inhospitaleirohostilfrioavaro

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
hospitaleiro
standard usage, commonly used to describe hospitable people
Portugal
hospitaleiro
standard usage, also refers to historical military-religious order members
General
acolhedor
alternative term emphasizing welcoming nature

Related Idioms & Phrases

ser hospitaleiro de coração
receber com hospitaleira forma
uma pessoa hospitaleira
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