ospitalidad
ospitalidád with stress marks
hospitality; friendly reception of guests
Usage Note
Ospitalidad is a Spanish loanword naming one of the most celebrated Filipino cultural values — the warm, generous reception of guests. It overlaps with the concept of mabuting pagtanggap and is deeply tied to the practice of welcoming visitors with food and genuine warmth.
Examples
" Kilala sila sa ospitalidad. "
Natural Translation
They are known for their hospitality.
Literal Translation
Known they in hospitality.
" Kilala ang mga Pilipino sa kanilang ospitalidad. "
Natural Translation
Filipinos are known for their hospitality.
Literal Translation
Known the Filipinos in their hospitality.
" Ang ospitalidad ng mga taga-probinsya ay nadarama mo agad sa init ng kanilang pagtanggap at sa dami ng pagkaing inihahain nila. "
Natural Translation
The hospitality of people from the province is something you feel right away in the warmth of their welcome and in the abundance of food they serve.
Literal Translation
The hospitality of plural from-province is felt you immediately in warmth of their welcome and in abundance of food that-served they.
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