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"Host" is a form of "host", a noun which is often translated as "el anfitrión". "Hostess" is a form of "hostess", a noun which is often translated as "la anfitriona". Learn more about the difference between "host" and "hostess" below.
host(
host
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (of a party)
a. el anfitrión (M), la anfitriona (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The hosts made us feel at home.Los anfitriones nos hicieron sentir como en casa.
a. el presentador (M), la presentadora (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
He is the host of a well-known talk show.Es presentador de un conocido programa de entrevistas.
a. el anfitrión (M), la anfitriona (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
We're looking for hosts to welcome our customers.Buscamos anfitriones para darles la bienvenida a nuestros clientes.
4. (biology)
a. el huésped (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The parasite needs a host in order to live.El parásito necesita un huésped para poder sobrevivir.
5. (computing)
a. el servidor (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
All of the computers are connected to the same host.Todas las computadoras están conectadas al mismo servidor.
a. la multitud (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A host of protesters interrupted the politician's speech.Una multitud de manifestantes interrumpió el discurso del político.
a. el receptor (M), la receptora (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The host's body seems to have accepted the new kidney.El cuerpo de la receptora parece haber aceptado el nuevo riñón.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. presentar
She has hosted the program for the last ten years.Ella ha presentado el programa durante los últimos diez años.
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
I'm hosting a small gathering of my closest friends at my house tonight.Invité a algunos de mis amigos más cercanos a mi casa esta noche.
We hosted their anniversary dinner.Ofrecimos nuestra casa para su cena de aniversario.
a. ser la sede de
Brazil hosted the FIFA World Cup in 2014.Brasil fue la sede del Mundial de la FIFA en 2014.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
13. (welcoming)
a. anfitrión
It's essential that host families make foreign students feel welcome.Es esencial que las familias anfitrionas hagan que los estudiantes extranjeros se sientan bienvenidos.
hostess(
hos
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dihs
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (at a party)
a. la anfitriona (F) (in a private capacity)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Sarah is an excellent hostess. She always makes her guests feel at home.Sarah es una excelente anfitriona. Siempre hace que sus invitados se sientan en casa.
The hostess greeted each of her guests at the door with a hug and a kiss.La anfitriona saludó a cada invitado en la puerta con un abrazo y un beso.
a. la chica de alterne (F) (Spain)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Spain
The hostesses encouraged the customers to drink more alcohol so that they would receive bigger tips.Las chicas de alterne animaban a los clientes a beber más alcohol para recibir mejores propinas.
b. la copera (F) (South America)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in South America: Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay, and Venezuela
When she was young, she worked as hostess acting as companion to male patrons in a club.Cuando era joven, trabajó como copera haciendo de acompañante de los clientes de un nightclub.
a. la hostess (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
As a hostess, you need to be confident, well-organized, and of good appearance.Como hostess, debes ser segura de ti misma, bien organizada y tener buena presencia.
b. la anfitriona (F) (Latin America)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Latin America: all the countries in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean. Does not include Spain.
The hostess took us to a table by the window.La anfitriona nos condujo a una mesa al lado de la ventana.
c. la recepcionista (F) (Spain)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Spain
We hadn't reserved a table and the hostess told us the restaurant was full.No habíamos reservado mesa y la recepcionista nos dijo que el restaurante estaba completo.
4. (television)
a. la presentadora (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
She just celebrated her 30th year as the hostess of her weekly variety show.Acaba de celebrar su trigésimo aniversario como presentadora de su espectáculo de variedades semanal.
b. la azafata (F) (aide)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The hostess of the game show displayed the prizes to the audience as the host announced them.La azafata del concurso televisivo enseñaba los premios a los espectadores mientras el presentador los anunciaba.
5. (old-fashioned) (aviation) (United Kingdom)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
a. la azafata (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The hostesses showed all the passengers the exits before the plane took off.Las azafatas les mostraron las salidas a todos los pasajeros antes de que el avión despegara.
