anfitrión
host
Reviewed by: David WestfallCofounder
The person who receives and takes care of guests
Encoding Strategies:
mnemonic
visual
amphi-
short for amphitheater
+
throne
the seat a ruler sits on
Anfitrión means host and sounds like amphi-0 plus throne1, since the host sits on a throne in the middle of an amphitheater of guests.
anfitrión
host, hostess
The person who invites people over and looks after them.
El anfitrión nos recibió en la puerta con una sonrisaThe host greeted us at the door with a smile
Mi tía fue una anfitriona perfecta durante toda la cenaMy aunt was a perfect hostess throughout the dinner
host, presenter (shows, events)
The person who runs a show or event and welcomes the guests on it.
El anfitrión del programa entrevistó a tres músicosThe host of the show interviewed three musicians
Ella será la presentadora del festival este añoShe will be the presenter of the festival this year