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welcoming place

[/ˈwɛlkəmɪŋ pleɪs/]
noun phrasepl: welcoming places
lugar acolhedor
1. A location or environment that makes people feel accepted, comfortable, and wanted upon arrival
The new cafe is a welcoming place where everyone feels at home.
O novo café é um lugar acolhedor onde todos se sentem em casa.
2. A space characterized by hospitality and openness to visitors or newcomers
Their home has always been a welcoming place for friends and family.
A casa deles sempre foi um lugar acolhedor para amigos e família.
NYC Slang
chill spot
Synonyms
friendly placehospitable placeinviting placewarm environmentinclusive space
Antonyms
cold placeunwelcoming placehostile environmentunfriendly placeexclusive space

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
lugar acolhedor
Most common translation in Brazilian Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
lugar legal
Colloquial alternative meaning a cool, nice place
São Paulo
lugar acolhedor
Standard usage, formal and informal contexts
Portugal
local acolhedor
Formal Portuguese preference; 'local' is more common than 'lugar'

Related Idioms & Phrases

a home away from home
open arms
make someone feel at home
second home
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