acoger - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation
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acoger (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation


Part of Speech

Acoger is a verb in the infinitive form.

Phonetic Transcription

/akoˈxeɾ/

Translation Options into English

Meaning and Usage

Acoger means to receive or welcome someone into a place or situation, often in a supportive or protective manner. In legal terms, it can refer to accepting or housing someone, such as when asylum seekers are welcomed into a country.

The frequency of use for acoger is relatively common in both oral and written contexts, especially in discussions about social issues, community services, and legal matters. However, it tends to be used more often in formal or written contexts, such as legal documents and media reports.

Example Sentences: 1. La comunidad decidió acoger a los refugiados que llegaron en busca de seguridad. - The community decided to welcome the refugees who arrived in search of safety.

  1. El hotel está preparado para acoger a los visitantes durante la convención.
  2. The hotel is prepared to receive visitors during the convention.

  3. Las familias han sido instruidas para acoger a los menores en dificultades.

  4. Families have been instructed to take in children in need.

Idiomatic Expressions

Acoger is used in various idiomatic expressions that reflect the idea of welcoming or accepting.

Example Idiomatic Expressions: 1. Acoger con los brazos abiertos - To welcome with open arms. - La familia decidió acoger con los brazos abiertos a su nuevo miembro. - The family decided to welcome with open arms their new member.

  1. Acoger a alguien a pie de calle - To welcome someone on the street (often implying a warm, informal reception).
  2. Al llegar a la ciudad, sus amigos lo acogieron a pie de calle.
  3. When he arrived in the city, his friends welcomed him on the street.

  4. Acoger una idea - To accept an idea.

  5. La sociedad todavía no está lista para acoger la idea de un gobierno totalmente digital.
  6. Society is still not ready to accept the idea of a completely digital government.

  7. Acoger en su seno - To embrace (figuratively).

  8. Esta organización busca acoger en su seno a todos aquellos que necesitan ayuda.
  9. This organization seeks to embrace all those who need help.

Etymology

The verb acoger comes from the Latin word accolligere, which is composed of the prefix ad- (to) and colligere (to gather). Over time, it evolved in the Spanish language to mean welcoming or receiving someone.

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22-07-2024