hosting

[/ˈhoʊstɪŋ/]
noun
hospedagem
1. the act of providing accommodation or lodging for guests
The hotel is excellent at hosting large groups of tourists.
O hotel é excelente na hospedagem de grandes grupos de turistas.
2. the provision of server space and services for a website on the internet
We pay $50 per month for web hosting services.
Pagamos $50 por mês pelos serviços de hospedagem na web.
3. the act of organizing and being in charge of an event
Hosting the annual conference requires months of preparation.
Organizar a conferência anual requer meses de preparação.
4. acting as a host or hostess for an event or gathering
She enjoys hosting dinner parties on weekends.
Ela gosta de ser anfitriã em jantares nos fins de semana.
In Brazil, 'hospedagem' is the standard translation, but in tech-savvy communities and startups, particularly in São Paulo, the English term 'hosting' is frequently used without translation, especially in web development contexts. The term reflects Brazil's growing tech industry influence where English terminology is often retained in professional settings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
accommodationlodginghousingorganizingarranging
Antonyms / Antônimos
attendingguesting

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
hospedagem
most common term used in Brazil for accommodation and web hosting
São Paulo
hospedagem/hosting
hosting is commonly used in tech and business contexts without translation
Rio de Janeiro
hospedagem
preferred in hospitality and tourism contexts
Portugal
alojamento/hospedagem
alojamento is more common for accommodation; hosting used in tech

Related Words

hostguestaccommodationservereventhospitality

Related Idioms & Phrases

web hosting provider
cloud hosting
event hosting
hosting services
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