welcoming

[/ˈwɛlkəmɪŋ/]

adjective/verb (present participle)

acolhedor

1. (adjective) Friendly and inviting; making someone feel welcome and comfortable

The hotel staff was very welcoming to all guests.

A equipe do hotel foi muito acolhedora com todos os hóspedes.

2. (adjective) Characterized by a warm reception or hospitality

We were greeted with a welcoming smile.

Fomos recebidos com um sorriso acolhedor.

3. (verb) Present participle of welcome; the act of greeting someone upon arrival

She is welcoming the guests at the door.

Ela está dando as boas-vindas aos convidados na porta.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

acolhedor

Most common usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

acolhedor

Standard usage, sometimes emphatic with 'bem acolhedor'

São Paulo

acolhedor

Formal and informal contexts use the same term

Portugal

acolhedor

Standard usage; also 'hospitaleiro' for more formal contexts

welcoming committee - comissão de recepção/boas-vindas

with open arms - de braços abertos

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