accoglienza

/ak.koʎˈʎɛn.t͡sa/
welcome

La loro accoglienza è stata calorosa.

Their welcome was warm.


formal

The act of receiving or greeting someone with kindness and hospitality.

L'accoglienza dei turisti è fondamentale per il turismo locale.

The welcome of tourists is essential for local tourism.

Often used in contexts like customer service, tourism, or social events.

general

Reception or treatment given to someone or something.

La sua accoglienza fu fredda e distaccata.

Her reception was cold and detached.

Can describe both positive and negative receptions.

Collocations

accoglienza calorosawarm welcomeaccoglienza freddacold receptioncentro di accoglienzawelcome center / reception center

Pro Tip

Common Collocations

Remember 'centro di accoglienza' for refugee centers or 'accoglienza turistica' for tourism-related welcome services.

Gold Rule

Formal vs. Informal

'Accoglienza' is neutral to formal. For informal welcome, use 'benvenuto' (m) / 'benvenuta' (f).

Word Origin

From Latin 'accolligere' (to gather, collect), from 'ad-' (to) + 'colligere' (to bring together).

Usage Notes

Used in both formal and informal contexts, often in social, hospitality, or service settings. The verb form 'accogliere' (to welcome) is more commonly used in everyday speech.

Word Breakdown

ac-
prefix meaning 'to' or 'toward'
prefix
+
-cogliere
root from Latin 'colligere' (to gather)
root
+
-enza
suffix forming nouns of action or state
suffix
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese